Infrastructure Engineer – AIX to Linux Migration
At a glance
Mid-level Platform & Infrastructure role at Helpware. Remote, Mexico · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Move existing IBM AIX systems to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, from preparation through rollout and checks
- Review AIX environments, application needs and system dependencies to shape migration plans and cutover steps
- Test migrated systems, confirm results, and troubleshoot compatibility, performance or configuration problems
- Write shell scripts for migration work and routine administration, and document procedures and validation
- Help deploy and manage Red Hat OpenShift when needed, coordinating with IT Operations to limit downtime
What you bring
- Hands-on administration experience with IBM AIX and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Experience migrating legacy enterprise applications and infrastructure, including planning, cutovers and post-migration testing
- Shell scripting and automation experience, plus the ability to assess dependencies and migration risks
- Conversational English at B2 level or above, and availability to work US time zone hours
Who this fits
This suits an infrastructure engineer comfortable moving legacy enterprise systems to Linux. The project is expected to run for at least six months, follows US time zone hours, and requires conversational English at B2 level or higher. A completed AIX-to-Red Hat Linux migration and OpenShift experience are advantages.
From the employer
We are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to support a planned migration of an existing IBM AIX environment to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). The role will focus on migration planning, execution, and validation, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy infrastructure to a modern Linux-based environment.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience administering IBM AIX and Red Hat Enterprise Linux, along with practical knowledge of enterprise application migrations. Candidates who have successfully completed an actual AIX-to-Red Hat Linux migration will be given particular consideration.
Project Duration: 6+ months
Working Hours: US time zone
English Level: B2 or higher (conversational English required)
Responsibilities
- Support the migration of existing IBM AIX environments to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
- Administer, configure, and troubleshoot IBM AIX and Linux systems.
- Plan and execute infrastructure and legacy enterprise application migration activities.
- Assess existing AIX environments, dependencies, and application requirements before migration.
- Develop migration plans, procedures, and cutover strategies.
- Perform migration testing, post-migration validation, and troubleshooting.
- Support the deployment and management of Red Hat OpenShift where required.
- Develop and maintain shell scripts to automate migration tasks and routine administrative activities.
- Identify and resolve compatibility, performance, and configuration issues during migration.
- Document migration procedures, system configurations, and validation results.
- Collaborate with IT Operations and other technical teams to minimize downtime and ensure a smooth migration.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with IBM AIX administration.
- Practical experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration.
- Experience with legacy enterprise application and infrastructure migrations.
- Knowledge of migration planning, cutover procedures, testing, and post-migration validation.
- Experience with shell scripting and automation.
- Understanding of enterprise infrastructure, system dependencies, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to analyze existing environments and identify potential migration risks.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Conversational English at B2 level or higher.
- Availability to work in the US time zone.
Nice to Have
- Proven experience completing an end-to-end migration from IBM AIX to Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
- Experience with Red Hat OpenShift administration or deployment.
- Experience migrating business-critical enterprise applications from legacy platforms to Linux.
- Knowledge of infrastructure modernization and migration best practices.
- Relevant Red Hat or IBM certifications.
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