SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR II - - iSeries

Seminole Gaming; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A gaming company is looking for a SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR II - iSeries to oversee the technical architecture of their IBM iSeries systems. Responsibilities include daily maintenance, performance tuning, and managing security protocols, as well as project management for disaster recovery. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of OS/400 and VIOS, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. This is a full-time role based in New York.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the OS/400 operating system.
• Experience managing Virtual I/O Servers for partitioned systems.
• Proficiency with the Hardware Management Console for managing logical partitions.
• Experience with storage-based replication and SAN.
• Experience with power systems firmware and OS upgrades.
• Skills in CL and SQL for automation.
• Working knowledge of networking protocols.
• Familiarity with performance monitoring tools.
• Relevant IBM iSeries certifications are beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance and configuration of iSeries systems.
• Install and maintain VIOS, HMC, and iSeries hardware.
• Analyze system performance and implement tuning strategies.
• Manage backup and restore processes.
• Implement and maintain security best practices.
• Provide technical support to users and IT teams.
• Create and maintain system documentation.
• Work on projects like disaster recovery and system migrations.
• Plan role-swaps and document new techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

IBM iSeries (AS400)

VIOS Management

HMC Proficiency

Storage-based Replication

Firmware Upgrades

CL and SQL Scripting

Networking Knowledge

Performance Monitoring Tools

Problem-solving Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Job description

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The Systems Administrator – iSeries is responsible for the technical architecture of the enterprise’s IBM iSeries systems including hardware and software support, and technical systems administration. This includes implementation, configuration, coordination, control, maintenance, troubleshooting, performance tuning, security, usage monitoring, data replication of systems, role-swap planning and execution, and the development of specialized procedures relating to the use of the systems within the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• System administration: Perform daily maintenance, configuration, and monitoring of iSeries systems and related infrastructure.
• VIOS and HMC management: Install, configure, and maintain the VIOS, HMC, and iSeries power systems hardware and firmware.
• Performance tuning and optimization: Analyze system performance, configure resource partitions (CPU, memory, disk), and implement tuning strategies to ensure high availability and performance.
• Upgrades and patching: Plan, test, and implement OS, firmware, and PTF upgrades.
• Backup and recovery: Manage backup and restore processes, often using tools like BRMS.
• Security: Implement and maintain security best practices, manage user access, and monitor for security threats.
• Troubleshooting: Provide technical support to users and other IT teams, using dumps and traces to identify and resolve system issues.
• Documentation: Create and maintain system documentation, procedures, and reports.
• Project management: Work on projects such as disaster recovery, system migrations, and hardware upgrades.
• HA and DR: Plan and manage periodic execution of scheduled role-swaps.
• Documentation of new and complex techniques and devices arising from the R&D process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• IBM iSeries (AS400): In-depth knowledge of the OS/400 operating system.
• VIOS: Experience with managing Virtual I/O Servers for partitioned systems.
• HMC: Proficiency with the Hardware Management Console for managing logical partitions (LPARs).
• Storage: Experience with storage-based replication (e.g., IBM Global Mirror), SAN, and BRMS.
• Firmware: Experience with power systems firmware and OS upgrades.
• Scripting: Skills in CL and SQL for automation and basic scripting are often required.
• Networking: Working knowledge of networking (Ethernet, TCP/IP, DNS).
• Troubleshooting tools: Familiarity with tools for performance monitoring and problem isolation.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications like IBM iSeries certifications are beneficial.
• Soft skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industry: Gambling Facilities and Casinos