IBMi System Administrator

Programmers io; Jaipur; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers io in India, Rajasthan, Jaipur seeks an experienced IBMi System Administrator to ensure reliable IBM i (AS/400) operations. You will monitor performance, automate job scheduling, implement robust backup and recovery strategies, and maintain security and system updates.

Responsibilities include capacity planning, documenting configurations, and collaborating with application teams to optimize workflows. This role is on-site at the Jaipur location.

Qualifications

• Experience with IBM i system administration.
• Proficiency in backup and recovery strategies (BRMS, SAVLIB, SAVOBJ, IFS).
• Familiarity with system monitoring, job scheduling, and security management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor IBM i system performance, resources, and job queues.
• Automate batch jobs using WRKJOBSCDE and manage scheduling windows.
• Develop and execute backup strategies using SAVSYS, SAVLIB, SAVOBJ, and IFS; BRMS for automated media tracking.
• Manage user profiles, access permissions, and security policies.
• Install patches and coordinate IBM i software updates.
• Document system configurations and capacity plans.

Skills

IBMi System Administration

Job description

Experience Required: 3 to 6 Years

The IBMi System Administrator is responsible for the reliable operation, performance, and security of IBM i (AS/400) systems. This role ensures business continuity through proactive system monitoring, efficient job scheduling, and robust backup and recovery strategies.

Key Responsibilities

System Monitoring Maintenance

• Monitor system performance, resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk), and job queues.
• Identify and resolve system bottlenecks and errors.
• Maintain system health through regular diagnostics and performance tuning.

Job Scheduling Automation

• Use IBM i Job Scheduler (WRKJOBSCDE) to automate batch jobs and system tasks.
• Ensure timely execution of critical business processes.
• Coordinate with application teams to optimize job dependencies and scheduling windows.

Backup Recovery

• Develop and maintain backup strategies using SAVSYS, SAVLIB, SAVOBJ, and IFS backups.
• Implement multi-tier backup plans: daily incremental, weekly full library, and monthly full system backups.
• Use BRMS (Backup, Recovery Media Services) for automated media tracking and recovery operations.
• Perform regular restoration tests to validate backup integrity.
• Execute recovery procedures including RSTLIB, RSTOBJ, RSTUSRPRF, and RSTCFG during disaster recovery scenarios.

Security User Management

• Administer user profiles, access permissions, and security policies.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

Software System Updates

• Install and patch IBM i operating system and related software.
• Coordinate with vendors for software upgrades and issue resolution.

Capacity Planning Documentation

• Forecast system growth and recommend hardware/software upgrades.
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.

Skills and Knowledge

• IBMi System Administration

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