We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced iSeries Systems Engineer for the implementation and optimization of our IBM i (AS400/iSeries/System i) systems. This role is essential to ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise in IBM i and IBM Power Systems environments and aid in aligning infrastructure with evolving business goals.
The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 USD, which is dependent on several factors including relevant experience, geography, business needs, and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k)-matching program; and other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses. This role includes paid Personal Time Off and paid company holidays.
ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & Design
• Implement and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance IBM i system architectures.
• Support infrastructure strategies for business continuity, disaster recovery, and future growth.
• Assist in evaluating emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to the IBM i platform.
System Management
• Install, configure, and maintain IBM i operating systems.
• Manage OS upgrades, PTFs, and hardware refresh cycles.
• Monitor system performance, capacity planning, and tuning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues.
• Implement and maintain backup and recovery procedures using BRMS.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of IBM i systems.
• Plan, organize, and implement technical projects.
Security & Compliance
• Implement and maintain security policies, user access controls, and audit procedures.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, PCI, Gaming Control Boards).
Automation & Scripting
• Develop and maintain scripts for system and storage administration using CL and SQL.
• Utilize configuration management tools such as PM400 and iNavigator.
Collaboration & Leadership
• Collaborate with application development, network, and security teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff.
• Serve as a team representative for IBM i-related projects and initiatives.
• Provide technical support to developers, platform administrators, and other teams.
• Diagnose and resolve complex system and storage issues.
• Participate in after-hours system deployments and maintenance.
• Participate in on-call rotation.
Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Generate reports on system health, performance, and usage metrics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Must be able to pass background checks to obtain and hold gaming licenses.
• 3+ years of experience working with IBM i systems in an enterprise environment.
• Experience in performance tuning, and capacity planning.
• Working knowledge of IBM i operating system, CL programming, SQL, and DB2 for i.
• Familiarity with IBM Power Systems hardware and virtualization (PowerVM, HMC).
• Experience with backup/recovery solutions and high availability (HA) technologies.
• Experience with automation and monitoring tools.
• Understanding of network concepts and protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
Preferred Skills
• Previous experience with Mimix replication.
• Experience with BRMS.
• Experience with Robot Monitoring Tools.
• Familiarity with best practices in IBM i environments.
• Knowledge of modern integration techniques (e.g., APIs, web services) with IBM i.
employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization.
Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”. If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Ability to pass background checks to obtain and hold gaming licenses
- 3+ years of experience working with IBM i systems in an enterprise environment
- Experience in performance tuning and capacity planning
- Working knowledge of IBM i operating system, CL programming, SQL, and DB2 for i
- Familiarity with IBM Power Systems hardware and virtualization (PowerVM, HMC)
- Experience with backup/recovery solutions and high availability technologies (BRMS, HA)
- Experience with automation and monitoring tools; scripting for system and storage administration
- Experience using PM400 and iNavigator
- Understanding of network concepts and protocols
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
- Participation in after-hours deployments, maintenance, and on-call rotation
- Previous experience with Mimix replication
- Experience with Robot Monitoring Tools
- Familiarity with best practices in IBM i environments
- Knowledge of modern integration techniques (APIs, web services) with IBM i
What We Do
Caesars Entertainment is one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers and the most geographically diverse U.S. casino-entertainment company. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment's resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's® and Horseshoe® brand names. Caesars Entertainment's portfolio also includes the Caesars Entertainment UK family of casinos. Caesars Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its guests through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars Entertainment is committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. Caesars Entertainment promotes a collaborative culture where accountability, passion, and idea sharing create a foundation for innovation and continuous improvement in the casino entertainment industry. Caesars is always looking for intellectually-curious professionals who are aligned with our values, motivated by meritocracy, and inspired by our commitment to our guests, team members, communities, and environment. Learn what it’s like to join a diverse by design team at Caesars Entertainment and check out our open jobs.
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