Job Title: IBM iSystems Engineer
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 diskbased replication technologies including IBM SAN.
- Administer Backup Recovery and Media Services (BRMS) Program Temporary Fixes (PTFs) and thirdparty tools such as Robot MPG etc.
- Manage Enterprise Identity Mapping (EIM) Single SignOn (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:
- 810 years of seniorlevel 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 diskbased (IBM SAN) replication technologies.
- Working knowledge of BRMS PTFs MIMIX and other thirdparty 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 problemsolving 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:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field is preferred.