Dillard's is looking for a motivated IT professional to join our
- NIX Team as a
- NIX System Engineer. If you thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and want to work with cutting-edge enterprise technologies, this is the team for you! You'll have opportunities to solve complex challenges, automate and optimize processes, and work with some of the best engineers in the industry. We are committed to technical excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement—and we're looking for professionals who share that mindset.
Are you ready to be part of a team that makes a real impact? Join us and take your career to the next level!
THE TEAM
Our
NIX Team is a highly skilled, fast-paced group of engineers responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise Linux and AIX environments. We support critical infrastructure across x86 and Power platforms, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. From managing Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) to securing and optimizing enterprise storage, our team plays a key role in keeping the business running efficiently.WHAT YOU WILL DO
Install, upgrade, and patch Linux, AIX, VMware / XCP-ng, and PowerVM VIOS systemsInstall and support Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP)Rack and stack x86 and Power hardwareBackup and RecoveryUpgrade and maintain management toolsResponsible for security hardening and remediation of all supported infrastructureCreate and maintain scripts to schedule repetitive, detailed, and / or off-hour tasksSupport production environments 24x7 through on-call rotationsCreate and update documentation and Ansible playbooksTHE MUST-HAVES
5 years of experience working with AIX or other UNIX / Linux operating systemsProficient in Korn / Bash shell and / or Python / Perl scripting skillsIT Security Knowledge- understanding hardening and complianceGeneral understanding of network / distributed computing environment concepts : host routing tables, fundamental TCP / IP protocols, and DNSDrive to learn new technologiesDesire to analyze problems, propose solutions, and troubleshoot issues to resolutionWork well under pressure, grasp new ideas quickly, and thrive in a dynamic and diverse environmentAbility to maintain a schedule-driven project list while handling interruptions in a timely and effective mannerHighly motivated, effective oral and written communicator with a positive attitudeParticipation in on-call rotationWillingness to help othersTHE NICE-TO-HAVES
Understanding of Open Storage subsystems and Storage Area NetworksUnderstanding of Red Hat OpenShift Container PlatformExperience installing and configuring complex IBM Storage Scale enterprise environments on AIX and LinuxUnderstanding of F5 and its use for application delivery control (e.g., Load Balancers)WITHIN 1 MONTH, YOU'LL
Gain access to all necessary systems, tools, and documentation.Understand team processes, escalation procedures, and on-call expectations.Review architecture, hardware layouts, and supported infrastructure (Linux, AIX, PowerVM, VMware / XCP-ng, OpenShift, storage, and backup solutions).Shadow team members on key tasks such as patching, backup processes, and storage management.Begin working on small tasks such as documentation updates, basic scripting, or system monitoring improvements.WITHIN 2 MONTHS, YOU'LL
Independently perform basic administrative tasks, such as patching, user management, and system monitoring.Participate in system updates, storage provisioning, or OpenShift deployments with minimal supervision.Contribute to automation efforts by writing or modifying scripts for repetitive tasks.Take ownership of at least one documentation update or improvement.Assist in troubleshooting production issues under the guidance of senior team members.WITHIN 3 MONTHS, YOU'LL
Independently handle routine system administration tasks across Linux, AIX, OpenShift, and storage environments.Contribute meaningfully to a team project, such as infrastructure upgrades, security hardening, or automation improvements.Rotate into the on-call schedule and effectively respond to incidents.Demonstrate an understanding of system architecture by contributing to design discussions.Identify at least one area for process improvement and propose a solution.Be a productive, self-sufficient team member capable of handling day-to-day operations and contributing to team goals.Create a Job Alert
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