IBMi Administrator

This position requires a strong understanding of IBMi architecture, security, hardware, and Fortra toolsets, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This is a contract to hire opportunity and sits onsite at the office outside of Chicago.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy and implement best practices on the IBMi/Power systems platform.
• Maintain optimal performance of IBMi/Power environments, related equipment, and core applications.
• Perform IBMi/Power hardware and software upgrades, including operating system updates.
• Monitor and optimize IBMi/Power system performance.
• Manage PowerVM and virtualization of Power Systems.
• Apply PTFs, CUMs, system saves, and IPL management.
• Maintain system high availability and disaster recovery readiness using PowerHA.
• Configure physical and virtual partitions and systems using the Hardware Management Console (HMC).
• Ensure successful project completion and implementation.
• Assist in regulatory audit remediation (PCI, SOX, etc.).
• Monitor and enforce system security guidelines for all applications.
• Develop internal documentation and procedures related to specific customer environments.
• Manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes.
• Administer FORTRA tools for IBMi.
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive monitoring and alerting strategy encompassing IBMi, storage, and all associated systems.
• Participate in after-hours (24×7) support on-call rotation.

To succeed in this role, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements represent the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Experience with OS/400 in an IASP environment.
• Familiarity with PowerHA as HA/DR methodology for IASP environments and Fortra’s RobotHA for HA/DR methodology for SYSBASE data.
• Experience working with IBM storage systems (DS8K and V7K) and understanding disk-based replication technologies.
• Subject matter expertise in performance, security, hardware, and maintenance.
• Proficiency with IBMi performance tools such as iDoctor and MPG.
• Advanced knowledge of Fortra products supporting IBMi.
• Experience with business applications such as BizManager, EDI, and GoAnywhere MFT.
• Strong understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, HTTP, and FTP.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or
• 3-5 years of experience in Systems Engineering, or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IBMi Systems Engineer to join a dynamic and growing team. If you meet the qualifications and are ready for an exciting challenge, apply today!