IBM AS /400 Administration

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 knowledge

-Familiar with IBM i security concepts

-Some 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.