Roles & Responsibilities :
- Perform IBM i administration, including system installs, PTF deployment, HMC maintenance, system firmware, software installation, configuration, custom development, and security requirements.
- Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes.
- Review system logs, application logs and verify the successful completion of scheduled jobs, such as backups.
- Perform problem isolation, definition, resolution and follow-up for system, application, and customer problems.
- Provide monthly reporting regarding system performance and assist with capacity planning requirements.
- Maintain 3rd party software applications.
- Participate in Disaster Recovery testing.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities enumerated above.
Professional & Technical Skills :
5 plus years of IBM i experience in a production environment preferred.Experience with BRMS, specifically saving and restoring data from one system to another.Basic CL programming knowledgeFamiliar with IBM i security conceptsSome experience working with configuring Power hardware using an HMC.Experience with MIMIX, Connect CDC, and Attunity replication software tools.Experience with iDoctor, CCSS (Fortra), SQL (DBMON / Plan cache) and Performance Navigator (Fortra) a plus.Available for on-call scheduling with some evening and weekend work being required.Desire to provide outstanding customer service.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Must To Have Skills : Expertise in IBM AS / 400 Administration.Good To Have Skills : Experience with IBM Z / OS Operating Systems.Strong understanding of application support processes and procedures.Experience with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to IBM AS / 400 Administration.Experience with collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless application support and high availability.Solid grasp of the latest advancements in IBM AS / 400 Administration and related technologies.Skills Required
As400 Admin, Fortran, Programming Knowledge