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# IBM i Systems Administrator

- **Company:** CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $81,600 - $180,700
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, IBM System I, Backup Devices, Disaster Recovery, Job Scheduling, Software Configuration Management, Software Deployment, Reliability of Systems, Hardware Asset Management
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.columbusjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3517374866&tx=ZT212TYI&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

Experience with IBM i hardware and software configuration and administration.

. Knowledge of BRMS backup management, including FlashCopy solutions in an iSCSI environment.

. Ability to read, understand, troubleshoot, and make minor modifications to RPG and CL programs.

. Familiarity with the Fiserv core banking platform and related application support processes.

## Description

We are seeking a highly motivated IBM i Systems Administrator to support and maintain mission critical systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem solving abilities, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment. This role is responsible for supporting IBM i operations, managing backup and recovery solutions, maintaining core applications, executing established operational procedures, and developing documentation that supports a stable and reliable production environment.

This is a hybrid role in South Bend, IN. We will also consider candidates remote in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Wisconsin and Ohio who are willing to travel on-site periodically.

Your future duties and responsibilities

. Support IBM i operations by responding to operational issues, system alerts, and application program errors.

. Execute operational, maintenance, and recovery procedures using established documentation and standard operating procedures.

. Create, maintain, and enhance technical documentation, operational runbooks, disaster recovery procedures, and process guides.

. Manage BRMS backup configurations utilizing FalconStor VTL solutions in an iSCSI environment.

. Perform IBM i PTF installations and operating system upgrades as scheduled.

. Manage software deployment and maintenance processes for the Fiserv application, including scheduled releases and emergency fixes.

. Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, documentation, and execution activities.

. Support IBM i hardware lifecycle activities, including hardware upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure improvements.

. Review and improve operational procedures to increase efficiency, consistency, recoverability, and system reliability.

. Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure documentation remains current, accurate, and aligned with operational practices., Experience creating and maintaining IBM i Advanced Job Scheduler jobs.

. Disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.

. Technical documentation and operational runbook development.