The Infrastructure and Operations (I&O;) organization embodies the hub of lifecycle engineering at TJX, delivering, maintaining, and optimizing our technology portfolio at rapid scale. We are a service-oriented team aimed at providing extraordinary experiences to thousands of TJX associates, business partners, and application delivery teams across the portfolio.

What you will need :

An experienced Staff Engineer with deep expertise in AIX OS 7.2, 7.3+ , VIOS 3.x , Linux OS (RHEL 7,8,9) and IBM Power Systems (P8, P9, and P10 hardware). As a key member of our IT Infrastructure team, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of AIX & Linux systems and IBM Power hardware in a complex enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, automation experience, and a deep understanding of AIX & Linux -based technologies to ensure optimal system performance, reliability, and availability.

Key Responsibilities:

- AIX/Linux Systems Administration :
- Install, configure, and maintain AIX OS 7.2, 7.3+ on IBM Power Systems (P8, P9, and P10) & RHEL OS on Linux Servers
- Perform system upgrades, patches, and security enhancements on AIX/Linux servers and ensure optimal system health.
- Manage system-level diagnostics, issue resolution, and root cause analysis for AIX/Linux-related problems.
- Oversee AIX/Linux system performance and ensure high availability for business-critical applications.
- Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) Management :
- Administer and configure VIOS 3.x to support virtualized environments, including virtualizing storage, networking, and other resources.




- Optimize and manage VIOS configuration to ensure efficient resource allocation across multiple AIX and virtual machine workloads.
- IBM Power Systems Hardware Administration :
- Configure and maintain hardware platforms including IBM Power 8, 9, and 10 .
- Perform hardware diagnostics, firmware updates, and hardware health checks for IBM Power servers.
- Manage and configure Virtual LANs (VLANs), storage devices, and other hardware components in a Power setting.
- Performance Tuning & Capacity Planning :
- Perform performance tuning for AIX/Linux systems, including memory, CPU, disk, and network optimization.
- Conduct capacity planning and forecasting to ensure systems are scaled for business growth.
- Utilize performance monitoring tools to identify potential bottlenecks and optimize AIX/Linux resource utilization.
- Disaster Recovery & Backup :
- Design and implement disaster recovery strategies for AIX/Linux and IBM Power Systems using industry-standard tools.
- Configure and manage backup solutions, ensuring that data integrity and availability are maintained.
- Automation & Scripting :
- Develop automation scripts for routine system administration tasks using Shell, Python, or Perl.




- Implement automated workflows for provisioning, monitoring, and patch management to improve efficiency.
- Security & Compliance :
- Ensure adherence to security policies and compliance standards in AIX/Linux environments.
- Manage user access controls, security patches, and system updates to protect against vulnerabilities for both AIX & Linux
- Troubleshooting & Support :
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving support for complex AIX & Linux and Power Systems issues.
- Act as a technical escalation point and provide tier-3 support for both AIX/Linux and VIOS-related incidents.
- Documentation :
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guides.
- Update and review standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for AIX/Linux and VIOS environments.
- Collaboration & Mentorship :
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, database administrators, and software developers.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and collaborate on complex technical initiatives.

Qualifications:

Education :

- Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).

Experience :

- Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in AIX/Linux OS administration with a focus on 7.2, AIX 7.3+ and VIOS 3.x, RHEL 7,8,9.
- Proven expertise in managing IBM Power Systems (P8, P9, P10) hardware and virtualized environments.
- Experience with IBM Power VM and Virtual I

📌 Staff Engineer (Secunderabad)
🏢 TJX
📍 Secunderabad