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Judge Group, Inc.

Linux Systems Admin

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$102K - $125K/yr

Administer and support IBM Power Systems running AIX * Manage and maintain Linux-based infrastructure environments * Monitor system performance, availability, and security * Troubleshoot operating ...

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IT - Power Systems Supervisor

Lewisville, TX · On-site

Systems Supervisor (IBM Power I) * Supervise engineers and operations staff; provide coaching, mentorship, and performance guidance. * Provide leadership for day-to-day IT operations ensuring high ...

IBM

IBMi Delivery Consultant

Rochester, MN · On-site

Familiarity with IBM Power servers and their operating systems, particularly IBM i, is essential for delivering high-quality infrastructure services solutions. • Understanding of IBM i Operating ...

1 800 Flowers

Sr. Hybrid Cloud Engineer

Jericho, NY · Hybrid

$58 - $77.50/hr

Administer IBM Power 8 and Power 9 enterprise systems, including hardware configuration, firmware lifecycle coordination, capacity planning, platform provisioning, hardware diagnostics, and system ...

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1-800-Flowers

Sr. Hybrid Cloud Engineer

Jericho, NY · On-site

$58 - $77.50/hr

Administer IBM Power 8 and Power 9 enterprise systems, including hardware configuration, firmware lifecycle coordination, capacity planning, platform provisioning, hardware diagnostics, and system ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for ibm power systems in the United States is $102,067.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an IBM Power Systems?

An IBM Power Systems job typically involves managing, configuring, and optimizing IBM Power servers, which are designed for high-performance computing and enterprise workloads. Professionals in this role work with AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating systems, ensuring system reliability, security, and performance. Responsibilities may include system administration, troubleshooting, hardware maintenance, and software upgrades. Many roles also require knowledge of virtualization technologies like PowerVM and cloud integration.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals working with IBM Power Systems?

Professionals in IBM Power Systems roles often encounter challenges such as optimizing system performance, addressing hardware or software compatibility issues, and ensuring high availability in mission-critical environments. Staying current with evolving Power Systems technologies and effectively managing system upgrades or migrations can also present complexities. Collaboration with cross-functional IT teams and responding to unexpected outages require strong problem-solving abilities and quick decision-making. These challenges make the role both dynamic and rewarding, offering continuous learning and growth opportunities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the IBM Power Systems position, and why are they important?

To excel in an IBM Power Systems role, candidates typically need in-depth knowledge of IBM Power hardware and operating systems (such as AIX, IBM i, or Linux), systems administration, and enterprise IT infrastructure experience. Familiarity with PowerVM, HMC management, backup solutions, and certifications like IBM Certified System Administrator (Power Systems) are highly valued. Outstanding troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills distinguish top performers in this field. These competencies are essential for maintaining system availability, supporting business operations, and enabling team collaboration in dynamic enterprise IT environments.

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Infographic showing various Ibm Power Systems job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,067 per year, or $49.1 per hour.

Systems Engineer III

First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Other

Posted 22 days ago

First Citizens Bank rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 106 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

106th of 171 rated banks

Job description

Overview
This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): Arizona, North Carolina and Texas.
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior AIX Systems Administrator to join our Platform Computing Operations team supporting critical banking platforms. This role is responsible for the administration, maintenance, security, performance, and availability of IBM Power Systems and AIX environments that support mission-critical financial applications. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience across all facets of AIX administration, IBM Power hardware management, virtualization technologies, disaster recovery, automation, and regulatory compliance requirements within highly regulated industries such as banking and financial services.
This position participates in an on-call rotation and must be available to provide 24x7 operational support for production incidents, maintenance events, and critical business initiatives.
Responsibilities
AIX System Administration
  • Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot IBM AIX operating systems across production, development, testing, and disaster recovery environments.
  • Perform installation, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management of AIX systems.
  • Monitor system performance and capacity, proactively identifying and resolving infrastructure issues.
  • Manage file systems, storage allocation, volume groups, logical volumes, and system resources.
  • Perform performance tuning and optimization of AIX operating environments.

IBM Power Systems Administration
  • Manage IBM Power servers, including Power9, Power10, and future platforms.
  • Administer Hardware Management Consoles (HMCs), firmware upgrades, and hardware maintenance activities.
  • Configure and support LPARs, virtual I/O servers (VIOS), shared processor pools, and virtualization technologies.
  • Coordinate hardware refreshes, migrations, and capacity planning activities.

Security, Risk & Compliance
  • Ensure system configurations comply with banking regulatory, audit, and cybersecurity requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits and remediation efforts.
  • Implement security hardening standards, vulnerability remediation, and patch management processes.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable frameworks and standards including:
    • FFIEC guidance
    • PCI-DSS
    • SOX controls
    • NIST standards
    • CIS Benchmarks
    • Enterprise Information Security policies

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
  • Support high-availability configurations and business continuity initiatives.
  • Participate in recovery exercises and document recovery procedures.

Automation & Operational Excellence
  • Develop and/or troubleshoot automation scripts using Shell, KornShell (ksh), Perl, Python, or equivalent tools.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.

Incident & Problem Management
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex AIX and Power Systems issues.
  • Lead root cause analysis activities, including associated documentation, and implement corrective actions.
  • Partner with application, database, storage, network, and security teams to resolve infrastructure issues.

On-Call Support
  • Participate in a rotating 24x7 on-call support schedule.
  • Respond to critical production incidents during evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
  • Support planned maintenance activities outside normal business hours.

Change Management
  • Participate in change management processes and meetings
  • Coordinate maintenance outages with application teams
  • Execute platform upgrades and lifecycle management
  • Package and deploy third party software
  • Plan and execute system and platform migrations

Governance, Standards & Compliance
  • Conduct IAM reviews and manage deviations
  • Perform audit issue remediation management
  • Conduct baseline reviews and ongoing maintenance


Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Systems engineer and systems programmer OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Systems engineer and systems programmer
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of enterprise-level AIX administration experience supporting mission-critical environments.
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience supporting IBM Power Systems hardware platforms.
  • Expert-level knowledge of:
    • IBM AIX 7.x
    • IBM Power Systems (Power9, Power10)
    • Hardware Management Console (HMC)
    • Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)
    • PowerVM Virtualization
    • Logical Partitioning (LPAR)
    • Network Installation Manager (NIM)
  • Advanced experience with:
    • SAN storage and multipathing
    • TCP/IP networking, DNS, LDAP, SSH, and NTP
    • Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions
    • Performance monitoring, tuning, and capacity management
  • Strong Unix Shell Scripting expertise (ksh, bash, and sh) with the ability to develop, maintain, and troubleshoot complex automation scripts supporting enterprise operational processes, system administration, monitoring, reporting, and application support functions.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining Ansible playbooks, roles, inventories, and automation workflows to support server provisioning, configuration management, patch deployment, compliance remediation, and operational standardization across AIX environments.
  • Experience supporting systems within highly regulated industries, preferably banking or financial services.
  • Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements, including:
    • FFIEC
    • PCI-DSS
    • SOX
    • NIST Security Framework
    • CIS Benchmarks
  • Experience supporting high-availability and disaster recovery configurations.
  • Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with auditors, vendors, application teams, and senior leadership.

Preferred Areas of Experience:
  • Experience supporting banking core applications and payment platforms.
  • Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or other automation platforms.
  • Experience with enterprise monitoring solutions.
  • Familiarity with Red Hat Linux administration.

Key Competencies:
  • Ownership and accountability
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Risk awareness and security mindset
  • Customer service orientation
  • Ability to perform effectively under pressure
  • Strong collaboration and leadership skills

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at
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