IBM Power Systems Administrator/Engineer (IBM i and AIX) ---100% REMOTE

Summary: The IBM Power Systems Administrator/Engineer role focuses on managing and supporting IBM Power Systems, specifically iSeries and AIX environments. The position requires extensive experience in system administration, performance optimization, and proactive security management. The role is fully remote and demands availability for nights, weekends, and holidays to support production and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• IBMi, iSeries, AS/400 System Administration (10+ years experience)
• i/OS support for versions V7R4 to Current/Future Releases (upgrades, patching, etc.)
• AIX OS support for versions 7.2 to Current/Future releases (upgrades, patching, etc.)
• PowerVM and VIOS support
• Performance Optimization (Memory pools, CPU pools, etc.)
• Strong proactive resolution of security vulnerabilities (patching iSeries, AIX, Linux)
• Hardware Management Console (HMC) configuration and support
• Change Management Administration and promotions (Turnover, IAM, ChangeMaster)
• IBM Power Systems Hardware configuration and support
• IBM Server firmware support
• Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) configuration and support
• TCP/IP knowledge for server configuration and support
• External(SAN) DASD understanding and support (configuration a plus)
• SAN replication methods (IBM FSR, IBM FSFC, GlobalMirror) understanding and support (configuration a plus)
• Data replication (InfoSphere Data Replication formerly known as DataMirror) configuration and support
• Virtual Tape Library (FalconStor) solution configuration and support including patching (linux based)
• BRMS (in-depth knowledge) configuration and support
• MQ Series support Upgrades/PTF s patching
• Troubleshooting skills, analytical skills, experience in high availability/real time environment
• Effective English Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work in a team environment, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Ensure processes and procedures are up to date and followed, manage scheduling, facilitate Major Incident calls with support teams and client representatives
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, to include resources, priorities, and timelines
• Ability to mentor technical Operations staff when appropriate to optimize support response, etc.
• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS/WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS (in support of production support, support of Operation team escalations, project implementations, etc.)

Key Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in IBMi, iSeries, AS/400 System Administration
• Proficient in i/OS and AIX OS support
• Experience with PowerVM and VIOS
• Performance Optimization skills
• Proactive security vulnerability resolution
• Hardware Management Console (HMC) expertise
• Change Management Administration experience
• IBM Power Systems Hardware knowledge
• IBM Server firmware support experience
• Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) skills
• TCP/IP knowledge
• Understanding of External(SAN) DASD and SAN replication methods
• Data replication configuration experience
• Virtual Tape Library (FalconStor) configuration skills
• BRMS configuration knowledge
• MQ Series support experience
• Troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Effective English communication skills
• Teamwork and multi-tasking abilities
• Project management skills
• Mentoring capabilities
• Availability for nights/weekends/holidays

Salary (Rate): undetermined

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Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT