Overview
The System Operations Engineer plays a vital role in supporting the stability and performance of enterprise Linux, AIX, and DB2 environments, with a key emphasis on a core banking platform. This entry-level engineering role is ideal for individuals with foundational systems knowledge who are eager to build their expertise in a collaborative, fast-moving technical setting.
Under the guidance of senior team members, this position contributes to essential systems tasks such as monitoring, maintenance, patching, automation, and upgrades—all aimed at maintaining a high standard of service delivery across client-facing infrastructure.
Base pay range
$80,000.00 / yr - $90,000.00 / yr
Compensation
System Health & Operations
Assist with ongoing monitoring and upkeep of Linux and AIX server environments.Perform checks on DB2 systems to support uptime, performance, and availability.Participate in troubleshooting activities and help identify basic root causes under supervision.Patching, Upgrades & Security
Aid in the scheduling and implementation of OS patches, software updates, and version upgrades.Work with senior engineers to apply security updates in accordance with internal standards.Contribute to upgrade documentation, verification steps, and rollback planning.Disaster Recovery & Resilience
Take part in scheduled DR tests and support efforts to ensure continuity of services.Help maintain disaster recovery documentation and procedures to reflect changes in infrastructure.Automation & Technical Documentation
Support scripting efforts for automation of operational tasks, such as system checks and backups.Maintain documentation for system configurations, troubleshooting steps, and operating procedures.Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure system stability and up-to-date technical records.Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline preferred.Equivalent professional experience will be considered in place of a degree.3+ years of relevant industry experience required.Minimum 1 year of experience in Linux / AIX administration and upgrade workflows.Hands-on experience with DB2 upgrades, performance troubleshooting, and backup processes.Technical Proficiency
Familiarity with Linux (RHEL) and AIX system administration tools and concepts.Exposure to DB2 database management, tuning, and general maintenance.Understanding of virtualization platforms and basic cloud infrastructure.Foundational knowledge of system security, networking principles, and storage management.Experience with the KeyStone core platform is a notable advantage.Certifications (Preferred but not required)
IBM Certified Administrator (DB2, AIX)AIX Systems CertificationProfessional Attributes
Analytical thinker with a solutions-focused mindset.Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially for documentation and team collaboration.Comfortable working in team-based environments with shared responsibilities.Seniority level
Entry levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Information TechnologyIndustries
IT Services and IT Consulting and BankingJ-18808-Ljbffr
