IBMi Administrator

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
System Administration:

• Install, configure, and maintain IBM AS/400 hardware, operating systems (OS/400), and related software components.
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and installations to ensure the AS/400 environment remains up-to-date and secure.
• Monitor system performance, resource utilization, and capacity planning to optimize performance and scalability.

User Management:

• Create and manage user accounts, profiles, and permissions on the AS/400 platform.
• Configure and administer user access controls, security settings, and audit trails.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for user-related issues and inquiries.

Backup and Recovery:

• Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions for AS/400 systems and data.
• Conduct regular backup tests and ensure data integrity and availability in case of system failures or disasters.

Security Management:

• Implement and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices for AS/400 systems.
• Monitor system logs and audit trails for security breaches, unauthorized access, and anomalies.
• Perform regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of AS/400 configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Generate reports on system performance, capacity, and security metrics as required.

Experience on external Storage configuration and Flash storage are a plus.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience as an AS/400 Administrator or similar role, with hands-on experience managing IBM iSeries systems.
• In-depth knowledge of IBM AS/400 hardware, OS/400 operating system, and related technologies (DB2, CL programming, RPG).
• Familiarity with system monitoring tools, backup and recovery solutions, and security management practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer service-oriented approach.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Certification – IBM Certified System Administrator – IBMi (AS/400) certification or equivalent.
• Experience with high availability (HA) solutions such as IBM PowerHA.
• Knowledge of ITIL framework and best practices.