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# IBM System Administrator

- **Company:** ECHO'S AIRPORT EXPRESS
- **Location:** Lake Zurich, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, IBM System I, Backup Devices, Batch Processing, Business Software, IBM DB2, Disaster Recovery, Middleware, Firmware, Monitoring of Systems, IBM System/360, IBM WebSphere MQ, IBM Systems Network Architecture, Job Scheduling, Performance Tuning, Infor XA, SQL Databases, Virtual Tape Library, Software Vulnerability Management, System Availability, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Ibm Power Systems
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/ibm-system-administrator-lake-zurich-il--bfd916c0-fc05-4985-af03-d808a79d446a

## About the Role

IBM Systems, Systems Administration/Management, Manufacturing, Distribution Channel, Sustainability, Mobile Devices, Global Branding, IBM Product Family, Systems Administration/Management, Finance, * 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., * 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.