IBM i Engineer

Harris Computer; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled engineer with a strong background in IBM i/AS400/i-series systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, along with extensive experience in system administration, OS installations, and troubleshooting. This role requires proficiency in various tools and programming languages, as well as excellent communication and project management skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to maintaining and enhancing critical systems, ensuring top-notch performance and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of IBM i/AS400/i-series engineering experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage OS installations, upgrades, and systems administration.
• Provide support and troubleshoot issues related to System i.

Skills

IBM i/AS400/i-series engineering

Operating Systems

Security

CL Programming

Troubleshooting skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Equivalent additional experience

Tools

SEQEL

GUMBO

ROBOT

MIMIX

Job description

Job Qualifications:
The qualifications we are looking for are a mixture of work experience and educational background.
They are split into Minimum Qualifications (must have) and Additional Qualifications (nice to have) along with soft skills (competencies) needed for the role:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science, or related field or equivalent additional experience.
2. 3+ years of experience IBM i/AS400/i-series engineering experience, covering OS installations, upgrades, systems administration, and support.
3. 3+ years of experience in all areas of the System i including: Operating Systems, security, work management, capacity & performance, TCP/IP, BRMS backup and recovery, IBM Flash Copy Manager, SFTP, PTF, EIM and SSO, CL Programming, LPAR configuration, HMC configuration, and resource utilization.

Additional Qualifications:

1. Working knowledge of software such as SEQEL, GUMBO, ROBOT, and MIMIX is preferred.
2. Experience in RPG/CL programming, SQL query helpful but not required.
3. Must possess and have proven troubleshooting skills.

Soft Skills:

1. Good interpersonal skills that include the ability to effectively communicate in both writing and verbally.
2. Excellent written, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
3. Must be able to efficiently and independently manage projects and issues.
4. Must be detail-oriented, organized, and have the ability to multi-task.
5. Ability to demonstrate supportive relationships with peers, clients, partners, and corporate executives.
6. Must be flexible and work with a high level of initiative.
7. Must have the ability to remain professional under high-pressure situations.
8. Ability to retain and protect confidential material.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not designed to be utilized as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.