Maintain and optimize IBM i environments running on Power 9 and Power 10 servers
Analyze and enhance system performance, workload distribution, and resource utilization
Implement best practices for security, user access management, and compliance with industry standards
Manage backup strategies, high availability (HA), and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., BRMS, MIMIX)
Apply IBM PTFs (Program Temporary Fixes) and oversee OS version upgrades
Develop automation scripts using CL, SQL, RPG, or Python to improve system efficiency
Work with IBM SAN storage, VIOS, and network configurations
Lead and mentor a team of four developers, providing guidance on system development and best practices
Work closely with infrastructure, application development, and business teams to align system capabilities with business needs
Proactively monitor system health, diagnose issues, and implement solutions to minimize downtime

Requirements

10+ years' experience working within technical or enterprise IT environments
5+ years of hands-on IBM i (AS/400, iSeries) system administration experience
3+ years' experience supporting and administering IBM Power 9, Power 10 and/or Power 11 platforms
3+ years' demonstrated experience in IBM i security, performance tuning, and high availability/disaster recover (HA/DR) solutions
3+ years' experience working with Websphere and programming languages such as RPG or Cobol
3+ years' practical experience with IBM storage, networking architectures, and virtualization technologies
3+ years of leadership experience, directing or mentoring teams of developers or engineers
IBM Certified System Administrator – IBM i
IBM Power Systems Certifications (Power 9/10)
ITIL Certification for structured IT service management
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (High School Diploma and 4 years relevant experience)

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

IBM iAS/400iSeriesPower 9Power 10RPGSQLPythonCLWebsphere

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringteam guidanceproblem-solvingcommunication

Certifications

IBM Certified System Administrator – IBM iIBM Power Systems CertificationsITIL CertificationBachelor’s degree