ISeries Systems Administrator

Staples; Richmond Hill; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Health and Dental benefits

RRSP/DPSP

Performance bonuses

Learning & Development programs

And more...

Job summary

Staples Canada is seeking an experienced IBM iSeries systems engineer to support the IBM iSeries (AS/400) servers. You will work with partners, manage daily operations, and ensure maximum availability of IBM I systems.

You will lead upgrades, install PTFs, set up Robot scheduling, and manage third-party software like MIMIX. Hybrid work with four days onsite in Richmond Hill is required.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience supporting IBM I systems as system engineer / system administrator.
• Degree in computer science or engineering with relevant work experience.
• Experience in IBM I v7.3 or above, including applying PTFs, OS upgrades, Backup and Restore, security management and printer queue setup.
• Third Party Vendor Software Upgrades.
• Experience in Robot Suites (Schedule, Console, Alert, Network etc), MIMIX configuration, Patrick Townsend setup.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead projects associated to the enhancement upgrade / patching, or implementation of new or existing technology solutions on IBM I.
• Work with hosting partner, install of cumulative PTFs and upgrade packages.
• Setup Robot job scheduling and production promotion.
• Maintain and upgrade third party vendor software on IBM I.
• Setup, maintain and monitor IBM I security as per Security group requirement.
• Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Maintain compliance to all IT policies and procedures.
• Provide after hour support to address critical business and / or IT issues.

Skills

IBM iSeries experience

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting

Vendor coordination

Education

Degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

IBM I v7.3+

PTF installation

Robot Suites (Schedule, Console, Alert, Network)

MIMIX configuration

Patrick Townsend setup

MS Office Suite

Job description

Some of what you will do:

This role is to support Staples Canada’s IBM iSeries (AS/400) servers. You will work with our vendor / partners, be responsible for the daily operations of our systems, maintain maximum availability of our IBM iSeries servers.

Job Description

Some of what you will do:

This role is to support Staples Canada’s IBM iSeries (AS/400) servers. You will work with our vendor / partners, be responsible for the daily operations of our systems, maintain maximum availability of our IBM iSeries servers.

Specifically, You Will

• Lead projects associated to the enhancement upgrade / patching, or implementation of new or existing technology solutions on IBM I
• Work with hosting partner, install of cumulative PTFs and upgrade packages
• Setup Robot job scheduling and production promotion
• Maintain and upgrade third party vendor software on IBM I
• Setup, maintain and monitor IBM I security as per Security group requirement
• Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting
• Maintain compliance to all IT policies and procedures
• Provide after hour support to address critical business and / or IT issues

Some Of What You Need

• 5 – 10 years of experience supporting IBM I systems as system engineer / system administrator
• Degree in computer science or engineering with relevant work experience
• Experience in IBM I v7.3 or above, including applying PTFs, OS upgrades, Backup and Restore, security management and printer queue setup
• Third Party Vendor Software Upgrades
• Experience in Robot Suites (Schedule, Console, Alert, Network etc), MIMIX configuration, Patrick Townsend setup
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio etc.)

Physical Demands/working Conditions

Office environment – Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy.

Some Of What You Will Get

• Associate discount
• Health and Dental benefits
• RRSP/DPSP
• Performance bonuses
• Learning & Development programs
• And more...

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