Overview
On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Full Time
Skills
IBM WebSphere MQ
Scheduling
Storage
Performance Monitoring
Capacity Management
Forecasting
Knowledge Sharing
Documentation
Performance Management
Reporting
CPU
Printers
Backup & Restore
Backup Administration
Adobe Flash
Backup
Hardware Management
Virtualization
Resource Management
Resource Allocation
Management
Regulatory Compliance
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Communication
Servers
Analytical Skill
Scripting
Common Lisp
AS/400 Control Language
IBM RPG
Python
Collaboration
System Administration
IBM iSeries
Logical Partition
Application Development
Software Modernization
Process Outsourcing
IT Service Management
Job Details
Job Title: Client iSeries (formerly AS/400) LPAR Admin
Location: Chicago, IL / *napolis, IN Onsite from Day 1
Job Type: Full-Time
Years of Experience: 10 - 15 years
Job Summary: The Client iSeries Midrange Server LPAR Administrator/Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing logical partitions (LPARs) on Client iSeries servers. This role requires strong technical expertise in Client iSeries systems, virtualization technologies, and system administration.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the software license maintenance renewal process
LPAR Design and Implementation: Design and implement LPARs on iSeries servers, ensuring optimal resource allocation and utilization.
MQ & Batch Jobs: Experience Clienti MQ, Batch Jobs scheduling & monitoring.
Resource Management: Manage and allocate resources such as CPU, memory, and storage to LPARs, ensuring efficient use and minimizing conflicts.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor LPAR performance, identifying and resolving issues to ensure optimal system performance and availability.
Security and Compliance: Implement and maintain security measures to ensure LPARs comply with organizational security policies and regulatory requirements.
Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot LPAR-related issues, working with system administrators, developers, and other stakeholders to resolve problems.
Capacity Planning: Perform capacity planning and forecasting to ensure LPARs have sufficient resources to meet business demands.
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Maintain accurate documentation of LPAR configurations, procedures, and best practices, and share knowledge with other teams and stakeholders.
Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with other teams, such as system administration, development, and security, to ensure LPARs meet business requirements and are integrated with other systems.
iSeries Operations and Performance Management: Manager users, user groups, customize the user account; Monitor and report CPU utilization, memory availability, and disk capacity of all iSeries servers
System Administration: Implement scheduled and emergency system maintenance, Create and manage subsystems and the manage & configure associated devices and printers
Backup & Restore Management: Plan, configure, and perform all scheduled and ad hoc backups and perform data restoration and configure and administer Migra Flash Copy backup LPAR.
Upgrades and Patching: Perform patch maintenance and troubleshooting of Migra LPARs; upgrades to all Third-Party tools and Software as required; and OS system upgrades
Hardware Maintenance: Schedule and supervise all hardware maintenance.
Requirements:
Client iSeries expertise: Strong knowledge of Client iSeries servers, LPARs, and virtualization technologies.
System administration: Experience with system administration tasks, such as configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Resource management: Understanding of resource allocation and management in LPAR environments.
Security and compliance: Knowledge of security best practices and regulatory requirements for LPARs.
Problem-solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.
Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Client certifications: Relevant Client certifications, such as Client Certified System Administrator or Client Certified Deployment Professional.
Experience with Client iSeries: Proven experience working with Client iSeries servers and LPARs.
Strong analytical skills: Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop effective solutions.
Experience with scripting languages: Familiarity with scripting languages, such as CL, RPG, or Python, is a plus.
Work Environment:
Fast-paced IT environment: Work in a fast-paced IT environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
Collaboration with teams: Collaborate with other teams, such as system administration, development, and security, to ensure LPARs meet business requirements.
Continuous learning: Stay up to date with the latest technologies and best practices in iSeries LPAR administration.
Location: Chicago, IL / *napolis, IN Onsite from Day 1
Job Type: Full-Time
Years of Experience: 10 - 15 years
Job Summary: The Client iSeries Midrange Server LPAR Administrator/Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing logical partitions (LPARs) on Client iSeries servers. This role requires strong technical expertise in Client iSeries systems, virtualization technologies, and system administration.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the software license maintenance renewal process
LPAR Design and Implementation: Design and implement LPARs on iSeries servers, ensuring optimal resource allocation and utilization.
MQ & Batch Jobs: Experience Clienti MQ, Batch Jobs scheduling & monitoring.
Resource Management: Manage and allocate resources such as CPU, memory, and storage to LPARs, ensuring efficient use and minimizing conflicts.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor LPAR performance, identifying and resolving issues to ensure optimal system performance and availability.
Security and Compliance: Implement and maintain security measures to ensure LPARs comply with organizational security policies and regulatory requirements.
Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot LPAR-related issues, working with system administrators, developers, and other stakeholders to resolve problems.
Capacity Planning: Perform capacity planning and forecasting to ensure LPARs have sufficient resources to meet business demands.
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Maintain accurate documentation of LPAR configurations, procedures, and best practices, and share knowledge with other teams and stakeholders.
Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with other teams, such as system administration, development, and security, to ensure LPARs meet business requirements and are integrated with other systems.
iSeries Operations and Performance Management: Manager users, user groups, customize the user account; Monitor and report CPU utilization, memory availability, and disk capacity of all iSeries servers
System Administration: Implement scheduled and emergency system maintenance, Create and manage subsystems and the manage & configure associated devices and printers
Backup & Restore Management: Plan, configure, and perform all scheduled and ad hoc backups and perform data restoration and configure and administer Migra Flash Copy backup LPAR.
Upgrades and Patching: Perform patch maintenance and troubleshooting of Migra LPARs; upgrades to all Third-Party tools and Software as required; and OS system upgrades
Hardware Maintenance: Schedule and supervise all hardware maintenance.
Requirements:
Client iSeries expertise: Strong knowledge of Client iSeries servers, LPARs, and virtualization technologies.
System administration: Experience with system administration tasks, such as configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Resource management: Understanding of resource allocation and management in LPAR environments.
Security and compliance: Knowledge of security best practices and regulatory requirements for LPARs.
Problem-solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.
Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Client certifications: Relevant Client certifications, such as Client Certified System Administrator or Client Certified Deployment Professional.
Experience with Client iSeries: Proven experience working with Client iSeries servers and LPARs.
Strong analytical skills: Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop effective solutions.
Experience with scripting languages: Familiarity with scripting languages, such as CL, RPG, or Python, is a plus.
Work Environment:
Fast-paced IT environment: Work in a fast-paced IT environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
Collaboration with teams: Collaborate with other teams, such as system administration, development, and security, to ensure LPARs meet business requirements.
Continuous learning: Stay up to date with the latest technologies and best practices in iSeries LPAR administration.
About Tanisha Systems, Inc.
Tanisha Systems, founded in 2002 in Massachusetts-*, is a leading provider of Custom Application Development and end-to-end IT Services to clients globally. We use a client-centric engagement model that combines local on-site and off-site resources with the cost, global expertise and quality advantages of off-shore operations. We deliver Custom Application Development, Application Modernization, Business Process Outsourcing and Professional IT Services from office locations in * and *.
Tanisha Systems services clients in Government, Banking & Financial Markets, Insurance, Healthcare, Retail & Consumer Goods, Energy & Utilities, Life Sciences, Telecom, Manufacturing and Transportation Industries around the globe. Our engagement model provides a flexible operational environment that empowers our clients with the right levels of control.
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