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System Services Representative

4 days ago Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction

The mission of IBM Systems Support technical representatives centers around delivering predictive, proactive, and resilient support for IBM infrastructure solutions. Their core responsibilities and mission include:

  • Ensuring system availability, performance, and security through advanced support services.
  • Using AI and analytics to anticipate and resolve issues before they impact business operations.
  • Providing multivendor support to simplify IT maintenance with a single point of contact.
  • Collaborating closely with product design engineers to offer deep technical expertise and tailored solutions.
  • Extending the lifecycle of IBM systems like IBM Storage , IBM Power, IBM Z, and IBM LinuxONE through service extensions .

Your role and responsibilities

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Onsite Engineer Responsibilities:

1. Strong AIX OS expertise, IBM Power Systems hardware knowledge, virtualization skills (LPARs, VIOS), storage management, and excellent problem-solving abilities

2. System Setup & Configuration


  • Connecting to AIX System Console (local and remote)
  • Using SMIT (System Management Interface Tool)
  • Managing devices and attributes
  • Handling boot and shutdown sequences
  • Installing fixes and update

• Build and configure AIX/ Linux infrastructure for projects and BAU

Storage Management

  • Understanding and managing LVM (Logical Volume Manager)
  • Creating and maintaining file systems
  • Handling raw physical volumes

4. System Security

  • Managing users, groups, and permissions
  • Implementing basic system security policies

5. Performance Tuning

  • Identifying performance bottlenecks (CPU, RAM, I/O)
  • Understanding virtual memory management (VMM)
  • Monitoring paging space and system tuneable

6. Problem Determination

  • Using tools like errpt, syslog, alog, and diag
  • Troubleshooting boot errors and login issues
  • Generating support files for IBM

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Technical Expertise:

  • Provide technical guidance on IBM Infrastructure including Power/ Storage.
  • Operating Systems: Strong knowledge of AIX Server and Linux distributions.
  • Server Hardware: Familiarity with server hardware components, including CPUs, memory, storage, and networking devices.
  • Networking: Understanding of networking concepts like DNS, DHCP, and VPNs.
  • Virtualization: Experience with virtualization technologies like VMware or Hyper-V.
  • Troubleshooting: Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Project Management: Ability to manage projects and work independently.
  • Security: Understanding of security best practices and experience with security tools.

Main Platforms: IBM Storage all products, IBM Power all products

• Serve as the primary technical advisor and advocate to IBM TLS Partners

Coordination:

  • Monitor support-related projects, configuration enhancements, and performance tuning.
  • Ensure alignment with client objectives and timelines.
  • Proactive Guidance and reporting.

Preferred technical and professional experience

Hiring manager and Recruiter should collaborate to create the relevant verbiage.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world's most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

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For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Client-provided location(s): Karachi, Pakistan
Job ID: IBM-63232
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-10-07T18:47:10

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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