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Job Title: Linux and IBM i Infrastructure Systems Specialist/Administrator
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled specialist to join our team, focusing on the maintenance, optimization, and support of numerous Linux and IBM i environments.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience troubleshooting, configuring, and managing Linux/IBM i environments, PPC64, PPC64LE x86_64 architectures with a strong emphasis on security, networking, and custom integrations and modernizations. Responsibilities include ensuring system reliability, implementing security protocols, managing network connectivity, and developing tailored integration solutions to support business-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and support infrastructure
- Perform diagnostics, repairs, and performance tuning on legacy systems.
- Coordinate hardware installations, upgrades, and migrations.
- Implement and monitor security measures for Linux/IBM i systems, ensuring data protection and compliance.
- Manage networking configurations, including connectivity, protocols, and performance optimization for IBM i and AS/400 platforms.
- Design and deploy custom integrations between legacy systems and modern applications or infrastructure.
- Provide technical expertise for system integration, security enhancements, and legacy application support.
- Document processes, security policies, and integration workflows to maintain operational standards.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience with building and maintaining Linux and IBM I systems and hardware.
- Strong understanding of servers architecture, legacy environments and networking fundamentals.
- Expertise in securing platforms, including user access controls, encryption, and audit compliance.
- Proficiency in networking for Linux/IBM i systems (e.g., TCP/IP, VPNs, and firewall configurations).
- Experience with custom integrations, such as connecting AS/400 systems to modern APIs, databases, or cloud services.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware, security, and network issues.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with system monitoring tools, scripting, and integration frameworks is a plus.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all qualified candidates. This includes competitive health, dental, and vision insurance, a generous paid time off policy, retirement savings plans with company matching, and opportunities for professional development and growth. Our goal is to support our team members in both their personal and professional lives, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling career with us.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person