Sr.AIX Engineer_Storage Migration

Job Description: Senior AIX Storage Migration Engineer

Location: Smartworks, 43EQ, Opp Bharti Vidyapeeth, Baner, PuneWork Mode: Work from Office (5 Days)

Shift: Night Shift (US Shift)

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Senior AIX Storage Migration Engineer with strong expertise in AIX host-based storage migrations using AIX Logical Volume Manager (LVM). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience performing server-level storage migrations between arrays while systems remain online, ensuring minimal or no downtime for business-critical applications. This role requires deep knowledge of AIX storage architecture, multipathing technologies, and high-availability environments.

Key Responsibilities:

AIX Host-Based Storage Migration

• Perform host-based storage migrations using AIX Logical Volume Manager (LVM).
• Execute online data migrations between storage arrays while keeping production systems operational.
• Plan and implement migration strategies to ensure minimal downtime and data integrity.
• Validate data consistency and system stability post-migration.

Storage & Multipathing Management

• Configure and manage AIX multipathing environments, including:
• PowerPath
• AIX Native MPIO
• Non-PowerPath configurations
• Manage storage connectivity and ensure optimal path redundancy and performance.
• Work with storage teams to coordinate LUN presentation and path configurations.

Cross-Platform Storage Migration

• Perform migrations across EMC and other enterprise storage platforms.
• Support migrations involving heterogeneous storage environments.
• Ensure seamless cutover during storage transitions.

High Availability & Cluster Environments

• Support and troubleshoot high-availability AIX environments.
• Work with IBM PowerHA System Mirror (formerly HACMP) clusters.
• Handle storage migration tasks in clustered environments while maintaining service continuity.

Cluster & File System Technologies

• Work with IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS) environments.
• Support migrations and storage operations in Oracle RAC clusters running on AIX.

Troubleshooting & Operational Support

• Diagnose and resolve storage, multipathing, and performance issues in AIX environments.
• Provide Level 3 support for complex storage and migration-related incidents.
• Document migration procedures, runbooks, and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IBM AIX administration
• Strong expertise in AIX Logical Volume Manager (LVM)
• Proven experience performing host-based storage migrations
• Hands-on experience with:
• PowerPath
• AIX Native MPIO
• Non-PowerPath environments
• Experience migrating data across EMC and other enterprise storage platforms
• Strong understanding of AIX storage architecture and disk management
• Experience working in production environments with minimal downtime requirements
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with IBM PowerHA SystemMirror (HACMP)
• Knowledge of IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS)
• Exposure to Oracle RAC clusters on AIX
• Experience supporting high-availability AIX environments
• Strong documentation and communication skills