IBM Power / Midrange Systems Engineer

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Job role: IBM Power / Midrange Systems Engineer

Location: South West of England

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000

Employment Type: Permanent

Chapman Tate Associates are proud to be working with a highly respected and innovative manufacturing business currently looking to expand their Infrastructure team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IBM Power / Midrange Systems Engineer to join a well-established and technology-driven environment.

In this role, you will support and maintain Linux-based systems running on IBM Power-VM and VMware ESXi virtualisation platforms. You will also contribute to key infrastructure projects and provide expert support for critical systems across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Install, configure, document and maintain Linux servers and associated management platforms, ensuring compliance with build standards and security policies.
Proactively monitor and report on system capacity and performance.
Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support for Linux and IBM-Power platforms.
Lead and contribute to infrastructure projects, delivering high-quality solutions aligned to business needs.
Ensure availability of mid-range platforms, resolving service-affecting issues as necessary.
Implement best practices across Linux platforms to meet availability, security, and performance targets.
Foster strong working relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners.

Skills & Experience Required:
Strong background in designing, implementing, and supporting Linux systems (RHEL, SLES).
Experience with RedHat Satellite Server.
Proficient in shell scripting (Bash, Korn).
Strong understanding of server performance analysis and optimisation.
Experience using monitoring tools such as Zabbix and Grafana.
Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
Exposure to containerisation and DevOps technologies (Docker, Git, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps).
Flexibility to travel between UK-based sites and participate in out-of-hours support as part of a rota (37.5 hour week).

Desirable Experience:
IBM Power, AIX, VIO, NIM, CMC / HMC administration.
Designing and supporting high availability architectures.
Experience with public cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS).
Job scheduling tools such as Redwood Cronacle / RunMyJobs.
Understanding of project methodologies such as SAFe Agile, Prince II, or ITIL.

If you’re a proactive and detail-oriented Systems Administrator looking to join a forward-thinking manufacturer, apply today through Chapman Tate Associates

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