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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Junior IBM i System Administrator - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** Reading, PA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Os/400 Operating System, IBM System I, Disaster Recovery, Information Technology Operations, Software Vulnerability Management, Information Technology - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3367766641&tx=FP9188FFR&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role 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 ## Description 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 We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. ## Related Videos - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Convincing Product teams to Adopt Gitops in a Large Org](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1936-convincing-product-teams-to-adopt-gitops-in-a-large-org) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Hands-on Journey to Quantum Computing with IBM](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/137-hands-on-journey-to-quantum-computing-with-ibm) - [Can This Elephant Dance? 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