Systems Administrator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented AS/400 IBM i Systems Administrator to manage and maintain our IBM i (AS/400) environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for system administration, performance tuning, security management, backup/recovery, and supporting users and developers with operational needs. You will play a key role in ensuring system reliability, availability, and security while helping drive modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

•Administer, monitor, and maintain IBM i (AS/400, iSeries, System i) systems.

•Perform system backups, disaster recovery planning, and restoration processes.

•Install, configure, and maintain system software, PTFs (Program Temporary Fixes), and third-party applications.

•Manage user accounts, permissions, system security, and auditing.

•Perform performance analysis, capacity planning, and system tuning.

•Monitor system logs, job queues, and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.

•Support application developers with environment configuration and deployment.

•Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and policies.

•Collaborate with cross-functional teams on IT projects and upgrades.

•Plan and execute system patches, OS upgrades, and hardware migrations as necessary.

•Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and business continuity standards.

•Provide after-hours and on-call support as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

•3–5+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM i (AS/400, iSeries) environments.

•Strong knowledge of IBM i operating system, CL programming, and system utilities.

•Experience with IBM i backup and recovery methods, BRMS (Backup Recovery and Media Services) preferred.

•Proficiency in system security administration and auditing (including SOX or other compliance frameworks).

•Experience with hardware (Power Systems), LPAR configuration, and virtual tape libraries (VTL).

•Understanding of TCP/IP networking, FTP/SFTP setup, printers, and external device integration on IBM i.

•Familiarity with high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions (e.g., MIMIX, iCluster).

•Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

•IBM Certified System Administrator – IBM i (Current Certification).

•Experience with modernization tools (e.g., APIs, SQL Services, Rational Developer for i).

•Knowledge of database management (DB2 for i) and SQL.

•Exposure to cloud integrations, hybrid environments, or IBM PowerVS.

•Prior experience with ERP systems running on IBM i (e.g., JD Edwards, Lawson, Infor).IBM AS/400, IBM iSeries, System Backups, Disaster Recovery, Security Administration, VTLS, TCP/IP Networking