IBMi Engineer III

VIP; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision and Dental Expense Reimb.

401(k) Match & Employer Contributions

Life and Disability Insurance

HSA and FSA

Job summary

Vermont Information Processing (VIP) seeks an IBMi Engineer III to join our Infrastructure team in Colchester, VT. You will manage IBM i (AS/400, iSeries) systems, ensure high availability, and collaborate with Security, Middleware, and Application teams.

The role emphasizes automation, scripting, disaster recovery, and on-call readiness in a mission-critical environment. Bachelor’s or higher, 5+ years IBM i experience, and virtualization/Cloud knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting IBM i platforms in an enterprise environment.
• Experience administering AIX, Linux, UNIX, or related operating systems.
• Strong storage, SAN, backup and disaster recovery knowledge.
• Automation and scripting proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and maintain IBM i systems and related infrastructure.
• Support enterprise storage environments, SAN technologies, and related networking.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems and system management tools.
• Monitor performance and optimize systems for reliability and efficiency.
• Develop automation solutions to reduce manual effort and improve throughput.
• Provide incident response support and collaborate across Infrastructure, Security, and Applications teams.

Skills

IBM i admin

Automation scripting

High availability

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science or related

Tools

AIX

Linux

VMware

VIOS

Nutanix

Brocade SAN

Job description

Annual Compensation: $125,000

Position Type: Full-Time, On-site

Do you thrive on solving complex technical challenges? Are you the person others turn to when critical systems need to stay online and performing at their best? If you enjoy working in a highly available, mission‑critical environment and have a passion for infrastructure, automation, and systems engineering, we'd love to meet you.

Vermont Information Processing (VIP) is seeking an IBMi Engineer III to join our Infrastructure team. We are looking for an experienced and collaborative technology professional who is passionate about maintaining highly available systems, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the critical infrastructure that powers our business. This role works closely with Infrastructure, Security, Middleware, and Application teams to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of our enterprise environment.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Mission‑Critical Impact: Your work directly supports the systems and infrastructure our customers depend on every day.
• Complex Technical Challenges: Work across IBMi, SAN, virtualization, cloud, and automation technologies in a sophisticated enterprise environment.
• Growth and Innovation: Contribute to modernization initiatives, automation efforts, and infrastructure improvements while continuing to expand your technical expertise.
• Collaborative Team: Partner with experienced engineers across Infrastructure, Security, Networking, and Application teams to solve complex business and technical challenges.

What You'll Do

• Manage, monitor, and maintain IBM i (AS/400, iSeries) systems and associated infrastructure.
• Support enterprise storage environments, SAN technologies, and Brocade Fiber Channel switching.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, software, and system management tools.
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
• Perform system tuning, including memory management, subsystem configuration, and workload optimization.
• Administer backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to ensure business continuity.
• Implement and maintain security controls, access management practices, and compliance requirements.
• Support virtualization platforms and infrastructure technologies, including VIOS and VMware environments.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions and scripting to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues across operating systems, storage, networking, and application environments.
• Maintain system documentation, procedures, and operational standards.
• Participate in system upgrades, patching activities, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Provide technical support and guidance during incident response and critical system events.
• Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, Middleware, and Development teams to support business initiatives.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and team members.

What You'll Bring

• Strong knowledge of IBM i system administration and enterprise infrastructure technologies.
• Experience supporting highly available, mission‑critical production environments.
• Knowledge of storage technologies, SAN architecture, disaster recovery, and backup solutions.
• Experience with infrastructure automation and scripting.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on reliability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience and certifications will also be considered.
• 5+ years of experience supporting IBM i (AS/400, iSeries) platforms in an enterprise environment.
• Experience administering AIX, Linux, UNIX, or related operating systems.
• Strong understanding of enterprise storage, SAN technologies, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Experience with TCP/IP networking concepts and infrastructure troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VIOS, VMware, or Nutanix.
• Experience with automation and scripting languages such as Python, Java, C++, or similar technologies.
• Ability to support a 24x7 operational environment and participate in on‑call responsibilities as needed.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance
• Vision and Dental Expense Reimbursement
• 401(k) Match & Employer Contributions
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Combined Time Off and Floating Holidays
• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedules
• On-site Child Care Center (VT)
• On-site Fitness Center (VT)
• On-site Health Clinic (VT)

Compensation is based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, and industry background. The range listed here represents our best‑faith estimate for the role.

All full-time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre‑employment drug screening and background check.