Senior Systems Engineer IBM i, AIX, and High Availability Solutions

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $105-125K

Location : Remote (U.S.-based, preference outside California)

Company Overview

CloudFirst Technologies, now part of Performive, is a trusted provider of cloud infrastructure, data protection, and managed IBM Power Systems environments. Backed by Renovus Capital Partners, this partnership enhances our ability to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions to mid-market and enterprise clients.

As a proud member of the Performive family, CloudFirst continues to operate under its established brand and leadership while benefiting from expanded resources, investment, and growth opportunities. Together, were building a stronger, innovation-driven organization focused on security, customer success, and long-term employee development.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior IBM Systems Engineer with deep expertise in IBM i Security, IBM Power Systems, and High Availability (HA) solutions. This is a senior-level, project-driven position that focuses on system engineering, design, and escalation supportnot day-to-day ticket handling.

You will act as atechnical subject matter expert across IBM i and AIX environments, collaborating with infrastructure and sales teams to design secure, efficient, and reliable solutions for clients. The ideal candidate will be an independent self-starter who thrives on complex problem-solving and continuous improvement within a collaborative, mid-sized technology organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support projects involving IBM Power Systems, IBM i, and AIX infrastructure, ensuring performance, security, and reliability.
• Serve as a level 2 / 3 escalation engineer, handling complex technical issues that frontline support cannot resolve.
• Drive initiatives around IBM i securityincluding system hardening, auditing, and compliance best practices.
• Implement and maintain High Availability (HA) solutions such as PowerHA, MIMIX, and SAN replication.
• Partner with Sales and Service Delivery teams to assess solution feasibility, scope client projects, and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing through technical procedures, system diagrams, and project records.
• Provide after-hours support for infrastructure emergencies or scheduled maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

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