We are looking for an experienced iSeries / AS400 System Administrator to manage and support IBM i environments across production, non-production, and DR systems. The role focuses on maintaining the performance, security, and availability of IBM POWER systems running IBM i 7.x.
Primary Responsibilities
- Administer and support IBM i environments (production, non-production, DR).
- Perform OS upgrades, PTF installations, and firmware updates.
- Manage LPARs and system resources.
- Monitor and tune system performance (CPU, memory, disk).
- Troubleshoot issues with applications, subsystems, jobs, and DB2 for i.
- Ensure backups, recovery, IPLs, and incident response are executed properly.
- Administer IBM i security (user profiles, object authorities, auditing).
- Maintain documentation and runbooks.
- Act as an escalation point for complex issues.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience administering IBM i (iSeries / AS400).
- Hands-on experience with IBM POWER systems (POWER8-11).
- Solid knowledge of IBM i 7.x.
- Experience supporting mission-critical production systems.
Preferred
- PTF management and system upgrade experience.
- Exposure to backup, disaster recovery, or high-availability solutions.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.