Systems Operations Engineer

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.

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)

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• IBM Certified Administrator (DB2, AIX)
• AIX Systems Certification
• Database Engineering Certification

Professional 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.