IBM i System Administrator

Job Description

Role Overview:You will be responsible for managing and supporting the IBM i (POWER) platform, ensuring system stability, security, and operational efficiency hosted in IBM Cloud. This role involves administration of IBM i environments, troubleshooting, and coordination with IBM Support, IBM Lab Services, and third-party vendors. Your strong technical expertise in IBM i systems and a proactive approach to problem-solving and system optimization will be crucial for success in this role.Key Responsibilities:- Manage IBM i 7.4 environments housing production and non-production LPARs.- Perform system monitoring, maintenance, and upgrades.- Administer LPARS, storage, and related infrastructure on the Power 9 platform.- Utilize IBM i service tools for diagnostics.- Analyze logs and send required information to IBM for issue resolution.- Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues promptly.- Implement and maintain security updates.- Manage user profiles, object authorities, and security within third-party software packages.- Ensure compliance with organizational security standards.- Install and configure third-party tools on IBM i Power systems.- Coordinate with IBM Lab Services for specialized engagements.- Monitor and manage Fortra Robot Scheduler alerts and job scheduling.- Participate in IBM i security updates and periodic system upgrades.- Collaborate with engineering teams for application support.- BRMS support and maintenance with FlashCopy integration.- FalconStor VTL upgrades, maintenance, and support.- Work closely with IBM Support and Lab Services for technical and consulting support.- Ensure timely delivery of contracted services and adherence to scope.Qualifications Required:- Strong knowledge of IBM i systems administration on the POWER Platform.- Experience with IBMi service tools, LPAR management, and storage administration.- Familiarity with Fortra Robot Scheduler, BRMS, and FalconStor VTL.- IBM FlashCopy Toolkit.- Hands-on experience in managing IBM i security, user profiles, and object authorities.- Understanding of compliance requirements for enterprise systems.- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues.- Skilled in log analysis and escalation to IBM support when necessary.- Effective collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.- Ability to document processes and communicate technical details clearly.- Familiarity with IBM Cloud based hosting, large enterprise environments, third-party software packages integrated with IBM i, IBM Global Replication Service(GRS), and RPG programming. Role Overview:You will be responsible for managing and supporting the IBM i (POWER) platform, ensuring system stability, security, and operational efficiency hosted in IBM Cloud. This role involves administration of IBM i environments, troubleshooting, and coordination with IBM Support, IBM Lab Services, and third-party vendors. Your strong technical expertise in IBM i systems and a proactive approach to problem-solving and system optimization will be crucial for success in this role.Key Responsibilities:- Manage IBM i 7.4 environments housing production and non-production LPARs.- Perform system monitoring, maintenance, and upgrades.- Administer LPARS, storage, and related infrastructure on the Power 9 platform.- Utilize IBM i service tools for diagnostics.- Analyze logs and send required information to IBM for issue resolution.- Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues promptly.- Implement and maintain security updates.- Manage user profiles, object authorities, and security within third-party software packages.- Ensure compliance with organizational security standards.- Install and configure third-party tools on IBM i Power systems.- Coordinate with IBM Lab Services for specialized engagements.- Monitor and manage Fortra Robot Scheduler alerts and job scheduling.- Participate in IBM i security updates and periodic system upgrades.- Collaborate with engineering teams for application support.- BRMS support and maintenance with FlashCopy integration.- FalconStor VTL upgrades, maintenance, and support.- Work closely with IBM Support and Lab Services for technical and consulting support.- Ensure timely delivery of contracted services and adherence to scope.Qualifications Required:- Strong knowledge of IBM i systems administration on the POWER Platform.- Experience with IBMi service tools, LPAR management, and storage administration.- Familiarity with Fortra Robot Scheduler, BRMS, and FalconStor VTL.- IBM FlashCopy Toolkit.- Hands-on experience in managing IBM i security, user profiles, and object authorities.- Understanding of compliance requirements for enterprise systems.- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues.- Skilled in log analysis and escalation to IBM support when necessary.- Effective collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.- Ability to document processes and communicate technical detai

Keyskills :
Storage administrationBRMSIBM i systems administrationPOWER PlatformLPAR managementFortra Robot SchedulerFalconStor VTLIBM FlashCopy ToolkitIBM Cloud