Sr. IBM iSystems Engineer - Remote- 100% Remote

Sr. IBM iSystems Engineer - Remote

Duration : 6 months

Location : Remote

Openings : 2

Job Description

Position Overview : We are seeking a highly skilled IBM iSystems Engineer with extensive experience in managing and maintaining IBM iSeries and Power VM environments.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the IBM i operating system, database management, security, and disaster recovery processes.

This role requires a proactive individual who can ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the information systems that support core organizational functions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage and maintain IBM iSeries and Power VM environments.
• Oversee the IBM i operating system, including database (DB2) management and related products.
• Implement and manage IBM security protocols and disaster recovery processes.
• Perform maintenance and patching of multiple Logical Partitions (LPAR) and servers.
• Utilize logical and disk-based replication technologies, including IBM SAN.
• Administer Backup, Recovery, and Media Services (BRMS), Program Temporary Fixes (PTFs), and third-party tools such as Robot, MPG, etc.
• Manage Enterprise Identity Mapping (EIM), Single Sign-On (SSO), and Kerberos for access control.
• Conduct server patching, capacity management, server maintenance, backup management, performance management, security, audit compliance, disaster recovery, server commissioning, and decommissioning.
• Develop and maintain CL (Control Language) programs.

Required Qualifications :

• 8-10 years of senior-level experience with IBM iSeries and Power VM.
• Strong knowledge of the IBM i operating system, database (DB2), and related products.
• Strong knowledge of IBM security and disaster recovery processes.
• Strong knowledge of multiple LPAR and server maintenance and patch processes.
• Understanding of logical and disk-based (IBM SAN) replication technologies.
• Working knowledge of BRMS, PTFs, MIMIX, and other third-party tools such as Robot, MPG, etc.
• Experience with EIM, SSO, and Kerberos for access control.
• Proficiency in patching, capacity management, server maintenance, backup management, performance management, security, audit compliance, disaster recovery, server commissioning, and decommissioning.
• Skilled in CL programming.

Preferred Skills :

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
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