Senior IBMi Systems Administrator

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in San Diego, CA that is seeking a Senior IBMi Systems Administrator. Responsibilities:

• Install software and provide support of applications residing on servers as needed
• Analyze and monitor network security access, conducting user access reviews as necessary
• Assist in maintaining policies, practices, and SOX controls related to field of expertise; Properly document policies, practices, and controls for future reference, updating information as needed
• Ensure adequate backup and replication of all systems under direction from the IBM Systems Manager
• Provide storage area network (SAN) support under direction from the IBM Systems Manager
• Use expertise to support and provide guidance to Helpdesk and PC Specialists; help resolve escalated issues as needed
• Assist with desktop related support and configuration tasks under the direction of the PC Manager
• Monitor/maintain Production, HA and DR systems - backups, patching, storage, other duties as needed
• Develop and distribution performance reporting using IBM tools
• Perform off hours work and other duties as business needs arise
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent computer-related degree from a technical school, or similar training, along with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in system administration related role(s)
• Good understanding of technical equipment and software packages
• Knowledge of IT security best practices
• CL programming experience is a plus
• Apache Servers experience is highly desired
  
  

Good Understanding Of

• IBM AS/400, IBM iSeries, IBM Power 9
• EMC SAN and storage devices, IBM DS8000 Storage
• VTL backups, BRMS, cluster environment
• Performance monitoring
• IBM Web services
• System maintenance (IPL, PTF, SAVSYS, etc.)
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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