AS / 400 System Administrator

Title :   AS / 400 System Administrator

Duration : 12+ months contract

Location : Remote

Skills Preferred

IBM AS / 400 Administration will possess core technical skills related to an IBM i Operating system including the following :

Deep understanding of the IBM i architecture and object-based file system

Proficiency in CL (Control Language) commands and scripting

Familiarity with system menus, command-line operations, and Navigator for i or Access Client Solutions (Client)

Experience managing system configurations, libraries, subsystems, and device descriptions

IBM AS / 400 Administration will possess core technical skills for system monitoring and performance of an IBM AS / 400 system including :

Expertise in monitoring tools

Ability to analyze CPU, memory, and job queue performance metrics

Skills in performance tuning

IBM AS / 400 Administration will possess core technical skills related to Backup and Recovery of an IBM AS / 400 system including :

Backup and recovery configuration and administration

Knowledge of Disaster Recovery planning, testing, and execution

Familiarity with High Availability solutions

Experience managing backup schedules, tape devices, and media libraries

IBM AS / 400 Administration will possess core technical skills of an IBM AS / 400 system in the areas of the following :

System Upgrades and maintenance

Database administration

Networking and connectivity

Integration with Modern Platforms

IBM AS / 400 Administration will possess :

Strong communication and leadership skills

Critical thinking skills, including abilities in analysis and problem-solving

Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities

Effective team player and collaboration skills

Experience Preferred

At minimum, three years' experience within the last seven years conducting day-to-day server, system, and security administration of an IBM AS / 400 platform, preferably at the Version 7, R3 level or higher

Three years’ experience with developing, coding, testing, and implementing programs specifically for the AS / 400, or which can transfer data into existing or newly developed systems

Three years' experience with Mapping Suites software

Three years' experience with Power 8 to EMC Dell VNX storage connectivity for disaster recovery backups

Three years' experience writing specifications and creating system documentation for existing and new systems

Education Preferred

This classification requires a bachelor’s degree in information technology (IT), Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Administration, or a related field and at least one IBM i (AS / 400) training course completed

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis