IBM i System Administrator – Hybrid, Growth & Training

Ss&C Technologies Holdings; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development reimbursement

Competitive holiday scheme

Competitive benefits for wellbeing

Diversity & inclusion training

Hands-on team-centric training

Job summary

SS&C Technologies is seeking an IBM i (iSeries/IBMi) System Administrator to join our hybrid London/Basildon team. You will administer and support large IBM i environments, perform OS upgrades, manage PTFs, and ensure system security and performance.

You will monitor resources, coordinate backups, DR planning, and maintain LPARs and TCP/IP configurations. Strong scripting experience (CL, SQL, RPG) is beneficial.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of IBM i (iSeries/IBMi) system administration experience.
• Experience with IBM i OS upgrades, PTF management, security administration, and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of IBM Power Systems architecture and core IBM i technologies.
• Experience using BRMS or equivalent backup and recovery solutions.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery planning, execution, and testing.
• Experience managing LPAR environments and TCP/IP configurations.
• Knowledge of IBM i security concepts including user authorities, object security, auditing, and system monitoring tools.
• Exposure to IBM i scripting or automation technologies such as CL, SQL, or RPG would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support large IBM i (iSeries/IBMi) environments to ensure system stability, performance, and security.
• Perform operating system upgrades, patching activities, and manage Program Temporary Fixes (PTFs) and cumulative PTF packages.
• Monitor system performance including CPU, memory, storage, and disk utilization, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Manage backup and recovery operations using BRMS or equivalent tools, including disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Configure and maintain LPAR environments, TCP/IP networking, and connected system devices.
• Create and maintain user profiles, security settings, and access controls in accordance with security policies and compliance requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve IBM i hardware, software, and infrastructure-related issues while coordinating with vendors and support teams as required.

Job description

SS&C Technologies is seeking an IBM i (iSeries/IBMi) System Administrator to join our hybrid London/Basildon team. You will administer and support large IBM i environments, perform OS upgrades, manage PTFs, and ensure system security and performance.

You will monitor resources, coordinate backups, DR planning, and maintain LPARs and TCP/IP configurations. Strong scripting experience (CL, SQL, RPG) is beneficial.