IBM iSystems Engineer

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.