ERP Suites is hiring a
IBM i (AS/400) Systems Administrator

Summary

The job is for a Senior-level IBM I systems administrator at ERP Suites who will maintain optimal performance and availability of the systems, perform disaster recovery planning, and work on long-term growth strategies. The position can be remote but may require occasional travel.

Requirements

• Candidate must have 5 or more years of experience with day-to-day operation and management of IBM i for medium to large installations
• Designing and installing hardware is a big plus
• Experience with IBM i PTF’s and change control procedures
• Experience in Client Access/ACS, IBM i Navigator, and 5250 emulation
• Experience working with All major version of Windows Server
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in high pressure situations

Responsibilities

• Implement PTF’s, patches, upgrades, and updates for the IBM i and associated systems and software packages
• Manage all aspects of security on multiple IBM I machines
• Backup and recovery, DR planning, DR documentation, DR process audits, and DR testing (MIMIX or iTera experience required)
• Maintain all critical SLAs for IBM i systems and services
• Proactive management of systems capacities and constraints
• Identify, diagnose and repair required break-fix issues on IBM i hardware
• Ensure software and IBM i management is in compliance with SAS70 regulations
• Documentation of standard procedural activities and duties
• Documentation of all activities on the IBM i systems (change controls)

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be comfortable with many versions and configurations for IBM i
• The ability to communicate and build relationships with customers and internal staff is critical

Benefits

Although the position will be remote, there might be some occasional travel to ERPS facilities or customer sites