Platform Engineer Linux / Unix Expert III

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Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute end-to-end migration of applications from AIX to Linux environments.

Plan and implement the transition from WebSphere Application Server to JBoss Web Server .

Perform application dependency analysis to ensure seamless migration and integration.

Translate and refactor configuration files , startup scripts, and deployment artifacts.

Conduct performance tuning , load testing , and regression testing post-migration.

Configure SSL / TLS , audit logging , and permissions management across environments.

Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, and security teams to ensure compliance and reliability.

Develop comprehensive migration documentation, runbooks, and post-mortem analyses .

Identify opportunities to automate through Ansible, Jenkins, or Terraform .

Required Skills

Operating Systems : AIX Administration, Linux System Administration

Middleware & Application Servers : WebSphere Application Server configuration, JBoss Web Server setup, Java / J2EE deployment

Scripting & Automation : Shell scripting, configuration file translation, filesystem management

Migration & Testing : Application migration planning, data migration techniques, regression and load testing

Security & Compliance : SSL / TLS configuration, audit / logging setup, user / group and permissions management

Performance & Monitoring : Performance tuning, monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics)

Preferred Skills

Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure)

DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CI / CD pipelines)

Containerization (Docker, Podman, OpenShift)

Infrastructure automation (Ansible, Terraform)

Virtualization (VMware)

Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on experience in system administration and middleware management .

Proven success in AIX-to-Linux and WAS-to-JWS migration projects.

Strong understanding of Java-based applications and enterprise system integration.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.