iSeries Systems Architect

Position Summary 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced iSeries Systems Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our IBM i (AS400/iSeries/System i) infrastructure. This role is essential to ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in IBM i and IBM Power Systems environments, along with a strategic mindset to align infrastructure with evolving business goals. 

Key Responsibilities 

Architecture & Design 

• Design and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance IBM i system architectures. 

• Develop infrastructure strategies that support business continuity, disaster recovery, and future growth. 

• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to the IBM i platform. 

System Management 

• Install, configure, and maintain IBM i operating systems. 

• Manage OS upgrades, PTFs, and hardware refresh cycles. 

• Monitor and oversee system performance, capacity planning, and tuning. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues. 

• Implement and maintain backup and recovery procedures using BRMS. 

• Ensure high availability and reliability of IBM i systems. 

• Plan, organize, and implement technical projects. 

Security & Compliance 

• Implement and maintain security policies, user access controls, and audit procedures. 

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, PCI, Gaming Control Boards). 

Automation & Scripting 

• Develop and maintain scripts for system and storage administration using CL and SQL. 

• Utilize configuration management tools such as PM400 and iNavigator. 

Collaboration & Leadership 

• Collaborate with application development, network, and security teams to ensure seamless integration. 

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff. 

• Serve as a subject matter expert for IBM i-related projects and initiatives. 

• Provide technical support to developers, platform administrators, and other teams. 

• Diagnose and resolve complex system and storage issues. 

• Participate in after-hours system deployments and maintenance. 

• Participate in on-call rotation. 

Documentation & Reporting 

• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and policies. 

• Generate reports on system health, performance, and usage metrics. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 

• 5+ years of experience working with IBM i systems in an enterprise environment. 

• Proven experience in IBM i system architecture, performance tuning, and capacity planning. 

• Strong knowledge of IBM i operating system, CL programming, SQL, and DB2 for i. 

• Familiarity with Power Systems hardware and virtualization (PowerVM, HMC). 

• Experience with backup/recovery solutions and high availability (HA) technologies. 

• Experience with automation and monitoring tools. 

• Understanding of network concepts and protocols. 

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills. 

Preferred Skills 

• Previous experience with Mimix replication. 

• Experience with BRMS. 

• Experience with Robot Monitoring Tools. 

• Familiarity with best practices in IBM i environments. 

• Knowledge of modern integration techniques (e.g., APIs, web services) with IBM i. 

 

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