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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Systems Architect - **Company:** Duncan Aviation - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, IBM System I, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, Databases, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Office, Windows Servers, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, CompTIA Strata - PC Hardware Technology Engineer, Scripting, Delivery Pipeline, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Hardware Infrastructure, Ibm Power Systems, Cisco - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87652593/1 ## About the Role * Licenses/Certificates: Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record * Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required * Physical: Routinely up to 50 lbs.; reads small print; repetitive motion; proficiency with a variety of PC hardware and software; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet; tolerates standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and sitting * Environmental: Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and noisy environments, * Associate's degree in a computer-related field or equivalent required * Minimum five years of Information Technology experience, specifically IBM Power System (IBM i / AS400), networking, Windows Servers, and MS Windows/Office required * Programming, scripting, and automation experience required using (SQL, RPG, CL, etc.) Preferred Experience * Familiarity with basic software-development pipelines is strongly desired for performance monitoring, troubleshooting, etc. * Linux and orchestration-tools experience * Knowledgeable in at least one cloud architecture (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Technical certifications (IBM, Microsoft, Cisco, etc.) ## Description The IT Systems Architect designs and implements server and computer-system solutions-including all IBM Power Systems (IBM i / AS400) and their associated RPG environments-and maintains documentation. This position troubleshoots systems problems and monitors performance; interacts with vendors for server and computer-systems resources; reviews and recommends company hardware/software standards; and is responsible for server and computer-systems Disaster Recovery at assigned location(s). The IT Systems Architect may also be assigned networking responsibilities. The IT Systems Architect has a broad understanding of modern software-development practices and is able to effectively analyze and diagnose performance issues, as well as support all application development from a systems perspective., 1. Designs, plans, implements, and tests IBM Power Systems (IBM i / AS400) and computer-system solutions, including disaster recovery. Maintain documentation on systems. Schedules and monitors routine backups of server and computer systems. 2. Secures IBM Power Systems (IBM i / AS400) and computer systems by monitoring, controlling, and evaluating the environment. Troubleshoot server and computer-system problems. Monitors performance-related metrics (e.g., memory, disk usage, CPU utilization) and proactively address concerns. Ensure documentation is current. 3. Upgrades IBM Power Systems (IBM i / AS400) and computer-systems hardware by evaluating, testing, and installing enhancements/updates. Review and recommend company standards for hardware, software, and license agreements. Maintains hardware/software inventory databases, ensuring proper licensing and usage. Interacts with approved vendors to acquire and manage server and computer-system resources. 4. Designs and maintains automation within supported applications and systems to increase efficiency. 5. Provides support and guidance to IT staff. Provides on-the-job training (OJT) and recognizes achievements of team members. 6. Implement, secure, back up, maintain, and document networking-related systems as assigned. 7. 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