IBM i Systems Manager

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Policies and procedures
IBM i
Technical Support
Disaster recovery
Software deployment
System administration
Programming languages
System security
High availability
Computer science
Cypress
Optimization
Collaboration
MSP
Leadership
Mentorship
Management
Budget
Policies
Data
Regulatory Compliance
Testing
Backup
Documentation
Training
IBM RPG
Communication
Innovation

Job Details

IBM i Systems Manager
Contract onsite 3 days a week - Cypress Texas

Join us in shaping the future of our IBM i ecosystem! We're seeking an experienced
leader to champion the optimization and maintenance of our IBM i systems. As the
IBM i Systems Manager, you will collaborate with a Managed Service Provider (MSP)
and internal teams to ensure our IBM i environment runs smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead a team of skilled IBM i technicians, providing mentorship and support.
Collaborate with the MSP to seamlessly integrate their services with our IBM i
environment.
Provide technical support and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee software installations, updates, and upgrades for the IBM i operating
system.
Manage projects to ensure objectives are met within budget and timeline
constraints.
Develop and enforce security policies to safeguard sensitive data and
applications.
Work with the security team to address vulnerabilities and maintain
compliance standards.
Assist in developing and testing backup and disaster recovery plans.
Monitor system performance and identify areas for optimization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application deployment and
troubleshooting.
Maintain up-to-date documentation of system configurations and procedures.
Scope:
Ensure alignment with organizational expectations and goals.
Implement policies and procedures to drive efficiency and compliance.
Make decisions guided by business objectives and policies.
Provide guidance and training to team members.
Authority to hire, set performance goals, and recommend termination.
Knowledge & Skills:
Extensive experience in IBM i system administration.
Proficiency in IBM i programming languages, such as RPG.
Strong knowledge of system security best practices.
Familiarity with high availability and redundancy solutions.
Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
Experience:
10+ years in a related field.
5+ years in a leadership position.
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent
experience.
If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in IBM i system
management, we want to hear from you! Join us in driving innovation and excellence

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