IBM Power Systems Administrator (IBM i) - Hybrid Role

ECHO Incorporated; Lake Zurich (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

Yearly bonus potential

401K match 5%

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ECHO Incorporated in Lake Zurich, IL, is hiring an IBM Power Systems Administrator / Operator. This role administers IBM i environments, supports ERP systems (Infor XA), and maintains backups, storage, and security. The position is hybrid, offering home and on-site work at our Lake Zurich facility.

Salary ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 based on experience, with eligibility for a yearly bonus. Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting IBM i / Power Systems environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise ERP platforms.
• Proficient in SQL and Db2 database concepts.
• Familiarity with backup/recovery and storage technologies.
• Experience with system monitoring and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Administer IBM Power Systems hardware and IBM i (AS/400 / iSeries) environments.
• Configure and maintain LPARs, HMC, firmware, PTFs, and OS updates.
• Monitor system performance, capacity, availability, and security.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and performance issues; coordinate IBM support.
• Support Infor XA ERP and other manufacturing/business-critical applications.
• Manage backups, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Collaborate with ERP, Infrastructure, Applications, IBM, and third-party teams.

Skills

IBM i / Power Systems

ERP platforms

SQL/Db2

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related

Tools

HMC

IBM BRMS/Spectrum Protect

SAN/storage technologies

LaserVault (VTL)

Job description

ECHO Incorporated in Lake Zurich, IL, is hiring an IBM Power Systems Administrator / Operator. This role administers IBM i environments, supports ERP systems (Infor XA), and maintains backups, storage, and security. The position is hybrid, offering home and on-site work at our Lake Zurich facility.

Salary ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 based on experience, with eligibility for a yearly bonus. Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.