IBM iSeries Platform Administrator Responsibilities:

• Maintain and support the IBM iSeries environment to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Manage system upgrades, patches, and configurations, ensuring smooth and seamless updates.
• Monitor system performance continuously and optimize for high availability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with development teams to provide support for applications running on the iSeries platform.
• Perform regular backups, conduct restore tests, and participate in disaster recovery drills.
• Troubleshoot and resolve both hardware and software issues to minimize system downtime.
• Implement robust security protocols, including managing user access and permissions, to safeguard system integrity.
• Document procedures, system changes, and configurations for future reference and compliance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to facilitate seamless system operations and integrations.
• Provide on-call support as necessary, including weekends, to ensure continuous system uptime and reliability.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience as an IBM iSeries Administrator or in a similar role with a focus on system management.

• In-depth knowledge of IBM iSeries hardware and software environments, with a strong understanding of their configuration and functionality.
• Expertise in using system monitoring tools and performance tuning to optimize system efficiency.
• Familiarity with industry best practices for backup and recovery procedures.
• Solid understanding of security protocols, as well as user access and permission management on IBM iSeries platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities to quickly address hardware and software issues.
• Excellent documentation skills, with the ability to thoroughly document system configurations, procedures, and changes for future reference.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to provide on-call support as required, including weekends, to ensure system reliability.

Benefits

Standard