Systems Administrator - iSeries (Portland)

Systems Administrator iSeries

Our client is seeking a Systems Administrator iSeries to manage and support their IBM Power Systems while contributing to broader systems and infrastructure initiatives. This individual will play a key role in ensuring reliable daily operations, maintaining system performance, and supporting the long-term transition from iSeries to cloud-based environments such as Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the desire to grow with the organization as it evolves technologically.

Systems Administrator iSeries Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain IBM i (AS / 400) environments across production, development, and backup systems to ensure performance, availability, and reliability.
• Perform OS upgrades, PTFs, and application patching while maintaining detailed system documentation and test plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues including performance bottlenecks, job failures, and user access problems.
• Oversee user management and access controls, enforce security policies, and conduct periodic audits.
• Manage and validate system backups, BRMS processes, and disaster recovery procedures to meet recovery objectives.
• Install, configure, and maintain third-party applications integrated with the iSeries platform (e.g., Avalara, Seagull, Aldon, and related tools).
• Support and maintain Windows Server environments including AD, DNS, DHCP, and related infrastructure components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to support software integrations and resolve escalated issues.
• Contribute to system documentation, process improvement, and automation initiatives using scripting tools such as PowerShell or PowerCLI.
• Participate in on-call rotations and occasional after-hours maintenance to support critical operations.

Systems Administrator iSeries Qualifications

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