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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Administrator - **Company:** ECHO Incorporated - **Location:** Lake Zurich, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Os/400 Operating System, Microsoft Access, IBM System I, Backup Devices, Batch Processing, Business Software, IBM DB2, Disaster Recovery, Middleware, Firmware, Monitoring of Systems, IBM WebSphere MQ, Job Scheduling, Performance Tuning, SQL Databases, Virtual Tape Library, Software Vulnerability Management, System Availability, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Infor, Ibm Power Systems - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4b0be1f043a5983d ## About the Role * IBM i (AS/400 / iSeries) administration. * IBM Power Systems hardware administration. * HMC management. * Infor XA ERP support. * IBM BRMS, Spectrum Protect, or enterprise backup solutions. * SAN/storage technologies. * PowerHA or high availability technologies. * IBM MQ / middleware technologies. * SQL and Db2 knowledge. * Batch job scheduling and operational automation. * LaserVault virtual tape libraries. Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Relative experience can substitute for degree. ## Description ECHO is hiring in our IT department! The IBM Power Systems Administrator / Operator is responsible for the administration, operation, maintenance, and support of ECHO's IBM Power infrastructure and IBM i (AS/400) environments. This role supports critical business applications including Infor XA ERP, manufacturing systems, finance-related retention environments, integrations, backups, and supporting infrastructure., IBM Power Systems & IBM i Administration * Administer and support IBM Power Systems hardware and IBM i (AS/400 / iSeries) environments. * Configure and maintain LPARs, HMC, firmware, PTFs, and operating system updates. * Monitor system performance, capacity, availability, and security. * Troubleshoot hardware, software, and performance issues; coordinate vendor support with IBM. * Perform system maintenance, upgrades, and infrastructure optimization. ERP & Operational Support * Support Infor XA ERP and other business-critical manufacturing applications. * Maintain manufacturing, shop floor, demand planning, finance, and audit-related systems. * Manage job processing, subsystem monitoring, spool files, user access, printers, and operational workflows. * Monitor and troubleshoot batch processing and scheduled jobs. Backup, Recovery & Business Continuity * Administer IBM i backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes. * Support FlashCopy, VTL, SAN-integrated, and immutable backup solutions. * Validate backup integrity and participate in recovery testing and documentation. * Coordinate business continuity activities with infrastructure and storage teams. Storage, Security & Infrastructure * Support SAN storage environments, replication, connectivity, and capacity management. * Coordinate maintenance, firmware updates, and performance optimization efforts. * Support IBM i security, compliance, audits, access controls, and vulnerability remediation. * Monitor system logs, alerts, and security events while partnering with cybersecurity teams. Operations & Collaboration * Monitor platform health, backups, critical jobs, and incident response activities. * Develop and maintain operational procedures and technical documentation. * Provide after-hours production support as needed. * Collaborate with ERP, Infrastructure, Application, IBM, and third-party support teams. * Participate in modernization, ERP migration, and hybrid platform initiatives., * 5+ years of experience supporting IBM i / Power Systems environments. * Experience supporting enterprise ERP platforms. ## Related Videos - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [Hands-on Journey to Quantum Computing with IBM](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/137-hands-on-journey-to-quantum-computing-with-ibm) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [When Agents Meet Legacy: Never Change a Running System](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100320-when-agents-meet-legacy-never-change-a-running-system) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [Data Science & more: The Lopez dilemma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/10-data-science-more-the-lopez-dilemma) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)