Linux/AIX Administrator with SUSE focus
Company: IPS Technology Services
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Title: Linux/AIX Administrator
with SUSE focus Location: Houston, TX (Only Locals) Experience: 12
Years System Administration & Operations • Install, configure, and
maintain AIX and Linux (SUSE, RHEL, other distros) servers. •
Monitor system health, performance, and capacity; perform
troubleshooting. Automation & Scripting • Write and maintain
automation scripts using Shell (Bash/ksh), Python, or automation
tools like Ansible or Puppet. • Develop Infrastructure as Code
(IaC) where applicable. Virtualization & Infrastructure Integration
• Support AIX LPARs and virtualization (e.g., PowerVM, VMware). •
Work with storage, networking, and virtualization teams to optimize
performance. Collaboration & Support • Collaborate with
application, security, and database teams for integrated solutions.
• Maintain documentation for procedures, configurations, and
runbooks. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Strong hands-on
experience in AIX systems administration (LPAR, VIO, HMC). • Linux
experience including SUSE Linux Enterprise, RHEL, or comparable
distributions. • Proficiency with patch management, system
monitoring, and OS performance tuning. • Scripting proficiency
(Shell, Python) and automation experience (Ansible/Puppet). •
Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing). •
Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and security processes.
Experience & Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science,
Information Technology, or related field (often preferred). • 10
years of enterprise AIX/Linux system administration experience
(depends on seniority level). • Industry certifications (e.g.,
RHCSA/RHCE, SUSE, AIX certifications) are a plus. If you are
interested, please send your Updated Resume with the following info
at the earliest. Full Legal Name: Current City, State, Zip:
Interview Availability: Start availability: Work Authorization:
Phone No: Hourly Rate:
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