iSeries Systems Administrator-Contract

Staples Canada; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading office supply retailer is seeking a Systems Engineer to support IBM iSeries servers in Richmond Hill, Canada. This 6-month contract role involves leading enhancement projects, maintaining security, and ensuring system availability. Candidates should have a degree in computer science or engineering and 5-10 years of experience with IBM I systems. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work with third-party vendor software. Join a diverse team committed to an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or engineering with relevant work experience.
• 5-10 years of experience supporting IBM I systems as system engineer/system administrator.
• Experience in IBM I v7.3 or above, including applying PTFs, OS upgrades, Backup and Restore, security management.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects associated with enhancing and upgrading technology solutions on IBM I.
• Work with hosting partner to install cumulative PTFs and upgrade packages.
• Setup, maintain, and monitor IBM I security as per Security group requirement.

Skills

IBM iSeries systems support

Project leadership

Security management

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting

Backup and Restore

Education

Degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

IBM i v7.3

Robot Suites

MIMIX

Patrick Townsend

Job description

This 6-month contract 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:

• Degree in computer science or engineering with relevant work experience
• 5 – 10 years of experience supporting IBM I systems as system engineer / system administrator
• 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

About Us

Staples Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities.

About the Team

About the Team At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together. We are building an inclusive and diverse team Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

• Job Identification 57190
• Job Category Technology, E-Commerce & Data Science
• Locations 6 Staples Ave, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 4W3, CA