AIX System Administrator

AIX System Administrator

Location: Remote
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Type: Freelance / Full-time
Languages: German (Fluent), English (Professional)

Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced AIX System Administrator to join the Tribe Windows & Unix Services (PLSWUS) within the Platform Services domain. In this role, you will be responsible for the implementation, operation, and optimization of AIX-based system platforms. This includes managing small system changes, release upgrades, and full hardware refreshes while supporting enterprise operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and operate system platforms based on IBM AIX

• Detect and resolve system issues and performance bottlenecks

• Monitor availability, usage, and capacity across AIX infrastructure

• Plan and coordinate software deployments, release transitions, and hardware refresh projects

• Align client-facing activities with the responsible business and application teams

• Create system documentation and operational handbooks

• Conduct operational handovers to ensure service readiness

Required Skills & Experience

• University degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical qualification

• Several years of experience in operating Unix/Linux-based applications in enterprise environments

• Strong expertise in Unix-based server systems, particularly AIX

• Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as bash or ksh

• Solid understanding of ITIL practices

• Fluent German and professional English skills

• Excellent teamwork and cooperation skills

• Strong coordination and communication capabilities

• Confident, flexible, and independent working style

• Goal-driven and structured approach using both agile and traditional methods

If you are a highly motivated AIX system expert eager to support platform reliability and modernization in a well-structured technical environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.