Junior IBM i System Administrator

We are seeking a Junior IBM i System Administrator to join an established infrastructure team supporting critical enterprise systems. This opportunity is ideal for an IT professional looking to transition from Help Desk, Service Desk, Desktop Support, or System Operations into a Systems Administration role.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced administrators, gain hands-on exposure to enterprise infrastructure, and develop expertise supporting IBM i environments. We are looking for someone who demonstrates curiosity, accountability, and the ability to troubleshoot independently rather than simply following documented procedures.

System Administration & Monitoring

Monitor and maintain system health, performance, and availability

Support daily administrative activities within the IBM i environment

Respond to system alerts and operational issues

Assist with routine maintenance, upgrades, and system changes

Troubleshooting & Support

Investigate and resolve hardware, software, and operating system issues

Analyze incidents and determine appropriate corrective actions

Escalate complex issues when appropriate while maintaining ownership

Document troubleshooting efforts and resolutions

Security & Compliance

Support user access administration and permissions management

Assist with security initiatives and vulnerability remediation activities

Follow established security and operational standards

Infrastructure Operations

Assist with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes

Support system patching and maintenance activities

Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures

Partner with infrastructure, networking, and security teams on cross-functional initiatives

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1-3 years of IT experience

Background in Help Desk, Service Desk, Desktop Support, or IT Operations

Looking for a long-term career path in Systems Administration

Naturally curious and enjoys solving technical problems

Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and initiative

Able to think critically and troubleshoot beyond documented procedures

Eager to learn enterprise infrastructure and IBM i administration Familiarity with IBM i, AS/400, iSeries, i5/OS, or OS/400 environments

Exposure to enterprise server environments