Systems Admin III - IBMi Systems Engineer / Administrator (JP1087)

IBMi (AS/400) Systems Engineer / Administrator

Location: Greenwood Village, CO
Contract: 6-month contract (ability to extend)
Pay Rate: $50-$65/hour
We are seeking an experienced IBMi (AS/400) Systems Engineer / Administrator to support a mission-critical enterprise platform within a complex infrastructure environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical expert who thrives in a fast-paced setting and can ensure system reliability, performance, and security with minimal oversight.
This position begins with an intensive, onsite training period in Greenwood Village, CO to ramp up in the environment. After completing training, the role transitions to primarily remote work, with the expectation to be onsite as needed based on business or project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

IBMi System Administration

• Monitor and maintain IBMi (OS/400, i5/OS) systems to ensure high availability and performance
• Perform system health checks, job monitoring, subsystem management, and message handling
• Apply PTFs, firmware updates, and operating system upgrades
• Manage user profiles, access controls, and system configurations

Hardware, Virtualization & Storage

• Support IBM Power Systems hardware environments
• Administer virtualization using PowerVM / VIOS (LPAR configuration and monitoring)
• Manage and support enterprise storage environments (SAN/NAS, IBM Power storage)

System Support & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and resolve system, OS, and hardware-related issues
• Analyze logs, job failures, and performance metrics to identify root causes
• Collaborate with vendors (including IBM) for escalations and maintenance activities

Backup, Recovery & Operations

• Execute backup and recovery operations using tools like BRMS, Cohesity, or TSM
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives

On-Call Support

• Participate in an on-call rotation to support after-hours and weekend operations

Required Skills & Expertise

• 3-5 years of experience with IBMi / AS400 / iSeries administration
• IBM Power Systems hardware
• PowerVM (LPAR configuration and support)
• Storage systems (SAN/NAS)
• IBMi security and system configuration
• Backup tools (BRMS, TSM, or Cohesity)
• HA/DR solutions (PowerHA, MIMIX, Robot HA)
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, FTP, ODBC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IBMi automation tools (e.g., Robot Schedule, HelpSystems)
• Exposure to enterprise storage environments
• Familiarity with applications such as Advanced Commercial Banking Systems (ACBS)

Education Requirements

• High school diploma required (no college degree required)

Experience Level

• Expert

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Greenwood Village, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Greenwood Village,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.