iSeries (AS/400) Admin

Arete Technologies, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Chicago is seeking a technical team leader with expertise in iSeries technologies. The role involves overseeing software installations, performing proactive maintenance, and ensuring optimal performance levels. An ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing iSeries systems and a passion for supporting technical teams. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on delivering excellence in IT consulting and staffing.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of iSeries technologies.
• Experience in software installation and maintenance.
• Proven track record in capacity planning and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Lead a highly technical team with demonstrated expertise.
• Plan and perform proactive maintenance, including OS upgrades.
• Develop documentation and deployment plans for production.

Skills

Leadership in technical teams

iSeries technologies

Software installation

Capacity planning

Performance monitoring

Job description

Arete Technologies, Inc. offers set of innovative Consulting and Outsourcing services, bridging the gap between requirements and outputs of various dexterous and facile companies worldwide. The thrust of providing global deliverables with focus on providing paramount and unsurpassed services combined with cost saving solutions to the clients. We understand the business requirements in the present day corporate scenario and aspire to provide world-class services enabling the organization to burgeon and flourish while keeping the work-life balance intact. The Global delivery mechanism followed at Arete Technologies, Inc. saddles proficient schemas and unconventional channels to provide one-stop solutions for all your workforce needs.

our Team is an exquisite amalgamation of vast experiences of over 30 years in IT Consulting and Staffing industry. Connoisseurs in the field of staff augmentation for IT, we operate on 24 by 7 model with an aim of providing affordable and adept professionals with an assurance of satisfaction for both Consultants and Clients.

We are pre-eminent service providers in the field of staff augmentation, IT Consultancy, Software development, Web Development providing unexcelled services and focusing on both the employers and employees.

Job Description

Job Description

• Must lead a highly technical team with excellent demonstrable understanding of iSeries technologies including :
• Performs Software installation, OS upgrade, server build / migration and maintenance
• Plans, schedules and performs proactive maintenance, including OS and 3rd software upgrades and PTF installation
• Performs capacity planning, Performance monitoring & tuning
• Creates and executes CL programs for various backup, monitoring and job scheduling activities
• Provides support for production, test and development environments
• Configuration/maintenance of all iSeries systems & related hardware
• Monitoring/ maintenance of communication between iSeries systems
• Preventive/scheduled maintenance and IPL of iSeries systems and to ensure optimum performance levels
• Maintains and monitor file systems, Security/authority administration and system auditing
• Develops documentation and deployment plans in support of the production environment
• Serves as an escalation point for iSeries issues with the user community
• Communicates status/issues to management on a regular basis
• Interfaces with vendors on a regular basis to resolve technical issues
• BRMS management - Determine / implement backup/recovery plans