Server Administrator

The Xela Group; United States; On-site; USD 82,656 - 123,984; Part time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking an IT Services Specialist to support and maintain IBM AS400 (iSeries) systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach to ensuring system reliability. Responsibilities include ongoing maintenance, resolving performance issues, and collaborating with users to meet business needs. Contract position with mid-senior level expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience administering IBM AS400 (iSeries) environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and proactive problem-solving approach.
• Ability to analyze system performance and implement optimizations.
• Contract/freelance environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing maintenance and support for IBM AS400 (iSeries) systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex performance and availability issues.
• Monitor system health, apply patches, and coordinate upgrades to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with business users and IT teams to understand requirements and ensure systems meet needs.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Understanding of AS400 environments

Proactive approach to system maintenance

Analysis of system performance

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled IT Services Specialist with expertise in supporting and maintaining IBM AS400 (iSeries) systems. This role is critical to ensuring the stability, performance, and reliability of legacy systems that support key business operations. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, a deep understanding of AS400 environments, and a proactive approach to system maintenance and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing maintenance and support for IBM AS400 (iSeries) systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex performance and availability issues.
• Monitor system health, apply patches, and coordinate upgrades to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with business users and IT teams to understand requirements and ensure systems meet needs.

Qualifications

• Experience administering IBM AS400 (iSeries) environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and proactive problem-solving approach.
• Ability to analyze system performance and implement optimizations.
• Contract/freelance environment experience is a plus.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract