Senior Infrastructure Engineer – AIX to Linux Migration

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.