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Job role: 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
Nice-to-have skills
* Linux
* Bash
* Zabbix
* Grafana
* Ansible
* Terraform
* Docker
* Git
* Kubernetes
* AIX
* Azure
* AWS
* ITIL
* Bath, England, United Kingdom
Work experience
* System Engineer
* Build/Release
* DevOps
Languages
* English
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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