Expert AS400

Trusted Advisors Group; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

An international leading information technology company in Paris is seeking an AS400 Expert for a 9-month freelance project. Responsibilities include AS400 architecture review, providing technical advice, and leading teams to implement best practices. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in AS400 Administration and strong leadership attributes. Fluency in French and English is crucial.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with IBM iSeries.
• 10+ years of experience of AS400 Administration.
• A minimum of 5 years of leadership or project management experience.

Responsabilités

• Review AS400 architecture and design.
• Provide Technical Advisor and Level 3 support.
• Lead and implement best-practice standards.

Connaissances

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills (Fluent in French & English)

Time Management Skills

Leadership Skills

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Outils

IBM iSeries (P8, P9)

IBM Storage (Flash, Mechanical HD)

DB2 Tuning and Administration

Description du poste

Overview

We are looking for an AS400 Expert for an International Leading Information Technology Company in Paris.

Responsibilities

Main accountabilities to include but not be limited to:

• AS400 architecture review / Design.
• Technical Advisor.
• Level 3 support troubleshooting.
• Technology leadership.
• Responsible for all aspects of the planning, change management, implementation and support of the AS400 system roadmap.
• Lead, establish and implement 'best-practice' standards as well as departmental policies and procedures.
• Find cost effective solutions in accordance to business need.
• Work closely with procurement on tenders.

The most important challenge that this role faces is to federate teams.

Professional Qualifications / Skills / Work Experience

Analytical Skills:

• Identifies opportunities to increase accuracy and develops, recommends and implements solutions.
• Develops insightful, value-added and actionable analyses with detailed explanations regarding drivers of those results.

Communication Skills:

• Fluency in French & English (written and spoken).
• Presents organized and thorough information and data appropriate for the intended audience.
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills to deal effectively with individuals and groups within and outside the organisation.
• Utilises variety of interpersonal styles and communication methods to effectively adapt to new work structures, processes, or cultures.

Time Management Skills:

• Demonstrates follow-up skills.
• Provides timely and professional support to all internal/external customers.

Leadership Skills:

• Leads by example.
• Effective organizational, leadership and presentation skills.
• Strong business focus with a demonstrated ability to act in partnership with management teams.
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively supervise, coach and influence employees.
• Performs with high level of initiative exhibiting persistence and willingness to stimulate new ideas within the organization.
• Takes calculated risks, makes strategic, results-oriented decisions, and accepts responsibility for the results (positive or negative).

Other:

• Self-motivated.
• Demonstrates accountability.
• Flexibility to work long hours under pressure during system outages and major implementations.
• Team-oriented. Consults with Team members and management as needed to complete assigned responsibilities and acts as a role model to their team.
• Works with minimal supervision.

Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative work relationships both internally and externally.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience with IBM iSeries (P8, P9), Storage Virtualization Solution by IBM (SVC)
• 10+ years of experience of AS400 Administration
• IBM Storage (Flash, Mechanical HD)
• IBM DRP between multiple DC (Synchronous, Asynchronous)
• A minimum of 5 years of leadership, project management or other management experience.
• Extensive experience working with remote teams delivering services across multi-site, regional and global environments.
• Knowledge of AS400 tuning / Performance
• DB2 Tuning and Administration
• SOX Compliance will be an add value

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems (or equivalent experience).

Type of contract / Duration / Location

• Type of contract: Freelance.
• Duration of the mission: 9 months.
• Location: Paris.