Staff Engineer

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 environment.
• 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.

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Key Competencies :

Skills Required

Rhel, Shell Scripting, Linux