ISeries Systems Administrator
- Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
$89,100 to $111,350 USD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $89,100 to $111,350 USD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 5 – 10 years of experience supporting IBM I systems as system engineer / system administrator
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Some of what you will do:
This role is to support Staples Canada’s IBM iSeries (AS/400) servers. You will work with our vendor / partners, be responsible for the daily operations of our systems, maintain maximum availability of our IBM iSeries servers.
Specifically, You Will
- Lead projects associated to the enhancement upgrade / patching, or implementation of new or existing technology solutions on IBM I
- Work with hosting partner, install of cumulative PTFs and upgrade packages
- Setup Robot job scheduling and production promotion
- Maintain and upgrade third party vendor software on IBM I
- Setup, maintain and monitor IBM I security as per Security group requirement
- Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting
- Maintain compliance to all IT policies and procedures
- Provide after hour support to address critical business and / or IT issues
- 5 – 10 years of experience supporting IBM I systems as system engineer / system administrator
- Degree in computer science or engineering with relevant work experience
- Experience in IBM I v7.3 or above, including applying PTFs, OS upgrades, Backup and Restore, security management and printer queue setup
- Third Party Vendor Software Upgrades
- Experience in Robot Suites (Schedule, Console, Alert, Network etc), MIMIX configuration, Patrick Townsend setup
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio etc.)
Office environment – Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy.
Some Of What You Will Get
- Associate discount
- Health and Dental benefits
- RRSP/DPSP
- Performance bonuses
- Learning & Development programs
- And more...
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More about this job
Responsibilities
Support and maintain Staples Canada’s IBM iSeries servers, ensuring daily operations, security, performance, and maximum availability. Lead technology upgrades and implementations, coordinate with hosting partners and vendors, manage scheduling and production promotions, and provide after-hours support for critical issues.
Requirements
Requires 5–10 years of experience supporting IBM i systems as a systems engineer or administrator, along with a computer science or engineering degree and relevant work experience. Candidates should have experience with IBM i version 7.3 or later, PTFs and OS upgrades, backup and restore, security, printer queues, third-party software, Robot Suites, MIMIX, Patrick Townsend, and Microsoft Office.
Skills
- IBM ISeries Administration
- IBM I V7.3 Or Above
- PTF Installation
- Operating System Upgrades
- Backup And Restore
- Security Management
- Printer Queue Setup
- Robot Job Scheduling
- Robot Suites
- MIMIX Configuration
- Patrick Townsend Setup
- Performance Tuning
- Troubleshooting
- Third-Party Software Upgrades
- Project Leadership
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Associate Discount
- Health And Dental Benefits
- RRSP/DPSP
- Performance Bonuses
- Learning And Development Programs
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Technology
- Retail
Keywords
- IBM ISeries
- AS/400
- IBM I
- Systems Administration
- Systems Engineering
- PTFs
- Operating System Upgrades
- Backup And Restore
- Security Management
- Printer Queues
- Robot Job Scheduling
- Robot Suites
- Robot Schedule
- Robot Console
- Robot Alert
- Robot Network
- MIMIX
- Patrick Townsend
- Third-Party Vendor Software
- Performance Tuning
- Troubleshooting
- Hosting Partners
- Production Promotion
- Microsoft Office
- IT Policies And Procedures
- Retail