iSeries (AS400) Admin

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

Job summary

A leading IT services firm seeks a highly technical team leader with expertise in iSeries technologies to oversee software installation, OS upgrades, and server maintenance. The ideal candidate will manage proactive maintenance and assist in capacity planning while being a point of escalation for technical issues. Strong communication skills are essential. Local candidates are preferred for this role based in Chicago, Illinois.

Qualifications

• Must lead a highly technical team with understanding of iSeries technologies.
• Experience with software installation, OS upgrades, and server maintenance.
• Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs proactive maintenance for iSeries systems.
• Creates and executes CL programs for backup and monitoring activities.
• Communicates status/issues to management regularly.

Skills

Technical leadership

iSeries technologies

Software installation

Capacity planning

Tools

CL programs

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

L3 Job Description

• Must lead a highly technical team with an 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
• Documentation & Tickets Handling

Qualifications

Local Candidates will be preferred first.