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Job DescriptionThe IBM i Systems Administrator will be responsible for management, administration, and maintenance of all the power systems and external storage within set constraints and react appropriately to situations. The ideal candidate will have a background in the installation, design, and administration of IBM i Power System and External Storage. The IBM i Systems Administrator will also be required to utilize industry standard tools to report performance statistics to software engineers and the business and pinpoint effects of new design elements for application optimization and to create baseline performance metrics and determine effects of code optimization and technology implementations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide metrics on system performance that matter to clients.
- Administer and maintain IBM i Power systems, including DR systems and external storage.
- Research and deploy new products (internally & externally developed).
- Manage replication to data warehouse systems using Mimix.
- Monitor enterprise-level Power systems to maintain performance levels that meet business needs.
- Manage i OS jobs and system messages.
- Control job environment through adjustment of system resources and subsystems.
- Perform backup and restore operations using BRMS.
- Manage system and user security.
- Coordinate system activities with other groups, such as Engineering, networking, Open systems, customer service, and product, to deliver optimum solutions for the business.
- Keep service levels high.
- Identify effects of new product offerings on infrastructure and propose design ideas.
- Utilize performance management tools for IBM i and project future trending analysis in order to recommend proper upgrade specifications.
- Research latest Power technology developments in order to design, spec, and implement the latest and best available technologies.
- Automate monitoring tasks (functional and performance) - Lead skill building efforts for IBM i and external storage.
- Set system performance thresholds that optimize client experience and infrastructure cost.
Must have Skills: Mimix, BRMS (Backup recovery and media services), CL and HLL programming skill, IBM I performance management.
Good To Have Skills: Disaster Recovery(DR).
- 7 or more years as administrator, or experience administering 5 or more large production partitions.
- Solid understanding of TCP/IP, switching, and routing concepts.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to react quickly and appropriately to high pressure / high impact situations and determine the best solution.
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
- Ability to take the lead, as appropriate.
- Ability to maintain good customer support.
- Demonstrated CL and HLL programming skill.
- Proven ability to monitor systems.
- Proven ability to plan for system growth.
- Demonstrated ability to use PN/400 and iDoctor.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Compensation is at times described as competitive, with salary hikes and perks occurring on certain occasions. Better growth opportunities and compensation are also positioned as an advantage versus other service-based companies.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements are framed around a “work-from-anywhere” mindset with flexitime and family-friendly working models. This flexibility appears to add meaningful value to the overall rewards package for many roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as available for employees and dependents, alongside life insurance. Mental-health support is also included via an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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