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# IBM Systems Engineer

- **Company:** The Client
- **Location:** Springfield, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $139,360.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, IBM System I, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Disaster Recovery, IBM Systems Network Architecture, Performance Tuning, Scripting, System Availability, Information Technology, Ibm Power Systems
- **Published:** June 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=11a1b74f75ab426f

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Systems & applications support?, * Strong hands-on experience administering IBM i (AS/400) environments

 * Experience supporting IBM Power Systems infrastructure
 * Proven expertise in troubleshooting, performance tuning, upgrades, and system maintenance
 * Experience with change management, disaster recovery, and operational support processes
 * Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in complex environments
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience, * Experience with Mimix high availability and disaster recovery solutions
 * Experience with IBM PowerHA, backup/recovery, and business continuity planning
 * Knowledge of IBM i security administration and auditing
 * Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP environments
 * Scripting, automation, or infrastructure modernization experience

## Description

Capstone IT is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with expertise in IBM i (AS/400) environments to support, optimize, and maintain critical enterprise infrastructure. This role will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for ensuring platform stability, performance, security, and scalability while supporting ongoing business operations.

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity designed to accelerate onboarding. Candidates must be open to relocating to the client location within 12 months of conversion to a full-time employee. Relocation assistance is available.

Key Responsibilities

 * Administer, support, and optimize IBM i (AS/400) infrastructure and IBM Power Systems environments
 * Analyze business and technical requirements and implement infrastructure solutions that improve performance, reliability, and security
 * Monitor system health, performance, capacity, and availability while proactively identifying and resolving issues
 * Troubleshoot complex infrastructure problems and serve as a senior escalation point for technical support
 * Support system upgrades, maintenance, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives
 * Coordinate with vendors and third-party support providers to resolve platform-related issues
 * Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and architecture diagrams
 * Participate in on-call support and mentor junior team members as needed


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