ISeries Systems Administrator

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

Some of what you need:

• 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.) 

Physical demands/working conditions:

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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