Description: Our client is currently seeking an IBM iSeries Administrator to join their team!
**This role is hybrid in Austin, MN
This position works on the Systems Engineering team with a focus on the IBM i family of products and solutions. The IBM i Systems Engineer plays a critical role in managing and optimizing the IBM iSeries (AS/400) infrastructure to support our Plant and Warehouse environments. The role will require working some nights, weekends, and holidays to perform upgrades and/or installs during non-production hours as well as system support for issues as they arise and as needed.
Responsibilities:
All-encompassing administration duties for IBM i environment including security controls, TCP/IP, BRMS, job control, performance and capacity planning, system updates, and license management.
Execution of enterprise system design, installation, and maintenance of system configurations.
Responsible for troubleshooting and coordinating hardware support for IBM i environment.
Administration and troubleshooting for Aldon and ARCAD change management software.
Management of Logical Partition (LPAR) systems using virtualized I/O (VIO), Hardware Management Console (HMC) and all associated technologies.
Lead complex system upgrades and migration projects, ensuring minimal downtime and business continuity.
Researching, implementing, and maintaining system and platform security to help ensure environment stability, solving complex computer performance and technical problems, as well as developing and following well-documented change control procedures.
Assisting user community with questions and/or problems with IBM i environment.
Write scripting automation with high technical competence, preferably in CL, COBOL, RPG, C# and/or Python.
Provide project management of medium and large IBM i related projects across the enterprise.
Qualifications:
An appropriate bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, or related field
5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering/Administration or related field Advanced technical experience in IBM i management, DB2 Management, OS Upgrades, patch management, performance tuning, and System Replication / Disaster Recovery / High Availability
Deep knowledge of OUTQ print management and BRMS backup and recovery processes Strong experience of ITS infrastructure and troubleshooting experience, including networking and TCP/IP concepts, server hardware, etc.
Skilled understanding of modern iSeries development tools and methodologies, including RDi, Git, and DevOps principles Solid foundation in network and system security protocols and standards
Pattern of initiative and technical innovation, proven problem solving, decision making, and project management skills; strong interpersonal and leadership skills Excellent organizational and time management skills; well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Ability to participate in after-hours escalations and/or system upgrades (including nights, weekends, and holidays) and 24 x 7 on-call as scheduled
Nice to Have Qualifications:
Understanding of DB2/SQL on IBM i, data modelling, and database security/integrity
Knowledge of IBM iSeries application development - specifically in ILE RPG, RPG Free Format, CLLE, SQL, RPGLE and C# Technical knowledge of cloud technologies and administration
Proficiency in other operating system software, hardware, and virtualization technologies Proficiency in physical servers, storage arrays, storage protocols, backup, and restoration technologies.
Working knowledge and experience of Oracle Financials software solution Multilingual abilities are a plus
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Contact: kgregor@judge.com
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com