What are the responsibilities and job description for the IBM Power I Systems Administrator position at CU*Answers?
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The IBM Power I System (iSeries) Administrator oversees and maintains our IBM iSeries (AS/400) systems for both internal operations and managed clients. They are responsible for ensuring high availability, system integrity, and optimal performance of IBM Power I systems owned, operated, and managed by CU*Answers. The role requires expertise in managing replication software, conducting object audits, and executing high availability rollover exercises with minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assists the Manager of IBM Power I Systems in providing technical support for application and hardware problem resolution on the IBM Power I Systems (AS/400) platform computing system.
- IBM iSeries System Administration: Manage, configure, and maintain IBM Power I (iSeries) systems for CU*Answers and managed clients.
- High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Execute replication processes, object audits, and high availability rollover exercises.
- System Maintenance: Perform hardware and software maintenance, including firmware, microcode, software updates, CUMs, Hipers, and Program Temporary Fixes (PTFs).
- New System Installations: Install IBM Power I systems from bare metal, ensuring proper configuration and integration.
- Backup & Recovery Operations: Maintain proficiency in system backup and recovery processes, including BRMS (Backup, Recovery, and Media Services) and virtual tape libraries.
- Software Stack Management: Administer and support security, automation, and monitoring tools, including Firewall, Robot, and Audit software.
- Network & Security Administration: Ensure proper network connectivity and security, with knowledge of TCP/IP, IBM Access Client, encryption, and certificate management.
- Incident Response & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and networking issues efficiently.
- Compliance & Documentation: Maintain detailed system documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with internal teams, vendors, and clients, providing exceptional support and clear communication both orally and in writing.
- Proficiency in CL programming.
- Proficiency in Query.
Job Qualifications
1. High School graduate or equivalent is required.
2. Two-year degree in business-related field or equivalent work experience is required.
3. High level of experience with the IBM Power I Systems (iSeries; AS/400), including networks and PC-related computer systems, PC support, Client Access, Query, Office Vision, Microsoft Office.
4. Experience with, Windows, Ethernet, TCP/IP, SDCL/SNA, WAN, LAN, HMCs.
5. General knowledge of data communications.
6. Attention to detail and accuracy.
7. Ability to travel to client sites to provide support.
8. Must be available during off hours to assist with any problems encountered by credit unions.
9. Good verbal communication skills.
10. Ability to use discretion when dealing with sensitive or confidential data.
CU*Answers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that supports the unique perspectives and experiences from all employees and supports a collaborative community spirit. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
