UNIX/Linux & Middleware Senior Engineer / Manager

Job Overview

Seeking a skilled Senior UNIX/Linux & Middleware Engineer to maintain mission-critical AIX, Solaris, RedHat Linux, WebSphere, and IBM MQ systems within our banking environment. The role focuses on system reliability, SWIFT application support, proactive monitoring, and compliance across production and DR environments.

Key Responsibilities

System Administration

• Install, configure, and support AIX, Solaris, and RedHat Linux operating systems across enterprise infrastructure.
• Manage IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM MQ environments, including upgrades and CA certificate deployments.
• Operate RedHat YUM servers for patch management and resolve end-of-support vulnerabilities.

SWIFT Application Support

• Update FIN certificates, SAG LAU keys, SSL certificates, routing rules, BIC codes, and RMA configurations per application team requests.
• Support SNFIN migration, FIN Copy additions, job scheduling scripts, HSM device monitoring, FinPlus, and MicroGateway components.
• Handle SWIFT issues across UAT/OAT environments and value-added services.

System Monitoring & Capacity Planning

• Configure SNMP for Netgain integration and monitor performance/resource utilization.
• Deliver monthly performance reports and annual capacity planning with growth forecasts.

Patch & Upgrade Management

• Execute OS/middleware upgrades, patching, and legacy EOS hardware/software refreshes.

Governance & Compliance

• Maintain audit-ready documentation and conduct semi-annual SAT/user account reviews.

Disaster Recovery & Resilience

• Manage backup jobs, DR failover procedures, and annual DR drill activations.

Incident, Project & Change Management

• Lead incident resolution, root cause analysis, and preventive actions.
• Coordinate infrastructure projects and vendor liaison for UNIX/middleware deployments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or related field.
• 5+ years as UNIX/Linux Administrator; certifications (IBM AIX, Oracle Solaris, RHCSA) highly preferred.
• Hands-on expertise: AIX, Solaris, RedHat Linux, WebSphere, IBM MQ, SWIFT support (FIN/RMA/HSM).
• Proven skills in backups/DR, SNMP monitoring, capacity planning, patching, and banking compliance.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, leadership, and cross-team collaboration.
• Banking/financial services experience preferred.

To apply, please send your detailed resume or contact Mr Lau at [3707 1548](tel:3707 1548) for a confidential discussion.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Applicants who are not contacted within two weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.

All data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only & will be used strictly confidential.

Conners Consulting Limited

2005 Kai Tak Commercial Building 317 Des Voeux Road Central Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 3996 8090 3996 8090)      Website: www.connersconsulting.com

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