IBM i (AS/400) System Administrator

Tata Consultancy Services Limited
Plano, TX, United States
4 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$110,000 - $130,000
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows IBM System I Backup Devices Batch Processing Databases System Configuration Data Recovery Disaster Recovery Ethernet Monitoring of Systems IBM WebSphere MQ IBM Storage
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IBM Systems Network Architecture Network Troubleshooting Nagios Password Management Subsystems TCP/IP Backup and Restore Datadog Data Storage Management File Transfer Protocol (FTP) System Availability Information Technology Ibm Power Systems Servicenow

Job description

  • Administer and maintain IBM i / AS400 environments, ensuring high availability, reliability, and optimal system performance.
  • Actively manage and optimize system health, CPU utilization, memory, storage capacity, ASP usage, jobs, subsystems, and system messages.
  • Perform user profile administration, password management, security administration, and object-level authority management.
  • Manage job queues, output queues, batch jobs, subsystem activities, and scheduled production operations.
  • Perform backup and recovery operations, monitor backup schedules, and support disaster recovery activities and DR testing.
  • Plan and execute IBM i OS upgrades, PTF installations, Technology Refreshes, IPLs, and preventive maintenance.
  • Manage HMC, LPARs, virtual resources, and IBM Power Systems infrastructure configurations.
  • Perform storage administration, disk management, ASP monitoring, capacity planning, and storage expansion.
  • Monitor and maintain hi gh-availability environments, replication services, and disaster recovery configurations using MIMIX, iCluster, or PowerHA.
  • Troubleshoot system, job, performance, network, connectivity, and production-related issues.
  • Support TCP/IP configuration, FTP/SFTP transfers, Ethernet connectivity, and integration with external systems.
  • Manage SSL/TLS certificates and execute certificate renewals to maintain secure system communications.
  • Handle incidents, service requests, changes, and problem management activities in accordance with enterprise ITIL processes.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for recurring issues.
  • Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, operational procedures, and system configuration records.
  • Coordinate with application, network, database, storage, security, and infrastructure teams for end-to-end issue resolution.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and improvements in monitoring, system administration, and production support.

Good-to-Have Skills

  • IBM Power10 / Power11 hardware administration and migration experience.
  • IBM PowerVC administration and virtualization management.
  • IBM Storage and SAN integration.
  • BRMS administration and enterprise backup solutions.
  • IBM MQ integration and mainframe connectivity.
  • Third-party tools such as Halcyon, LaserVault, StayLinked, and BlueZone.

Requirements

Systems Administration/Management, IBM AS-400 Server, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Systems Administration/Management, Computer Science, IBM AS-400 Server, IBM Systems, Disaster Recovery, Data Recovery, IBM Product Family, Required Skills: Windows System Administrator

Qualification: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Experience: 10 - 15 Years, Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience in IBM i (AS400 / iSeries) system administration.
  • Good knowledge of IBM i operating system administration, system configuration, user profiles, security, and object authority management.
  • Experience with job management, subsystem administration, job queues, output queues, batch processing, and system monitoring.
  • Hands-on experience in backup, restore, recovery, and disaster recovery operations, including BRMS.
  • Experience in IBM i OS upgrades, PTF installation, Technology Refreshes, and system maintenance.
  • Strong knowledge of IBM Power Systems, HMC, LPAR management, and partition configuration.
  • Experience in DASD/storage management, disk utilization, and capacity planning.
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, FTP/SFTP, Ethernet connectivity, and network troubleshooting on IBM i.
  • Experience with high-availability and replication solutions such as MIMIX, iCluster, or PowerHA.
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Halcyon, Nagios, Help Systems, or Datadog.
  • Knowledge of SSL/TLS configuration, certificate renewals, and secure connectivity.
  • Experience with incident, problem, and change management processes using ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and analyze technical issues and communicate and document findings effectively.

Benefits & conditions

Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 per year

TCS Employee Benefit and Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

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