• IBM iSeries / Power (AS400) Systems Engineer

    System One (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Visa: USC/GC

     

    Position Tittle: Sr. Technology Engineer (153367-1)

     

    Duration: Contract to Hire

     

    Primary Location: Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX or Clevland, OH or Phoenix, AZ

     

    Work Mode : Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 remote

     

    Years of Experience: 12+ years applicable experience required

     

    *For immediate consideration, you can email me at “[email protected]"*

    ***Connect with me on LinkedIn*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/shafique-m-519421bb/

     

    Industry Background: Financial/Banking

    Roles and Responsibilities:

    We are seeking an experienced IBM i / iSeries / AS/400 engineer.

     

    - This is a 6-month, contract-to-hire, hybrid position, requiring 3 days per week in the office. It can be based in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Dallas or Phoenix.

     

    - Must be willing to work off hours and weekends when required to support business needs.

     

    - Must be willing to participate in a rotating 24x7 on call rotation.

     

    - Must have thorough knowledge of IBM i 7R5.

     

    - Experience in IBM PowerVM and VIOS configuration and maintenance.

     

    - Experience creating and maintaining client LPAR IBM i VMs.

     

    - Experienced in a Virtual Tape Library solution (DSI preferred).

     

    - Must be experienced in BRMS scheduling, vaulting, and troubleshooting failed backups.

     

    - Ability to restore completely an IBM i system from backups using BRMS.

     

    - Experience with data replication software (QEDD preferred).

     

    - Experience with exit point security management software. Assure Security System Access preferred.

     

    - Security hardening using CIS Benchmarks.

     

    - experienced programming in CL and/or RPG and/or SQL.

     

    - Experience in installation and maintenance of ancillary 3rd party software such as messaging, scheduling, security, and replication software.

     

    - Must be experienced in downloading and applying IBM i PTFs.

     

    - Must be experienced in downloading and applying IBM Power firmware (Power 10 experience preferred).

     

    - Must be experienced in patching and upgrading IBM HMCs.

     

    - Experienced in managing IBM DS9500 SAN storage.

     

    - Support of application developers and troubleshooting of system issues as required.

     

    - Thorough knowledge of TCP/IP protocol and ports.

     

    - Experience making applications communicate in a heavily firewalled environment.

     

    - Creation, maintenance and reporting on user profiles; system security.

     

    - Familiarity with securing network protocols, SQL statements, sockets, jobs, etc.

    Must have technical skills (Min 8+yrs of exp required in all of the below skills)

    1. Must have thorough knowledge of IBM i 7R5

    2. Experience in IBM PowerVM and VIOS configuration and maintenance

    3. Experienced in a Virtual Tape Library solution (DSI preferred).

    4. Must be experienced in BRMS scheduling, vaulting, and troubleshooting failed backups.

    5. Experience with data replication software (QEDD preferred)

    6. Experience with exit point security management software (Assure Security System Access preferred)

    7. Thorough knowledge of TCP/IP protocol and ports

    8. Security hardening using CIS Benchmarks

    9. Experienced in managing IBM DS9500 SAN storage

    10. Experienced programming in CL and/or RPG and/or SQL.

    11. Experience in installation and maintenance of ancillary 3rd party software such as messaging, scheduling, security, and replication software

    Screening Questions:

    1. Will this be your only position, or are you employed elsewhere?

    2. Explain your experience as an iSeries System Administrator and how recent is your experience?

     

    Thanks,

     

    Shafique Mohammed

     

    Recruiting Manager

    210 Sixth Avenue, Suite 3100 | Pittsburgh, PA 15222

    412.516.1987 (o)

     

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    System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

     

    System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.