AS400​/IBM Infrastructure Analyst

Position: AS400 / IBM i Infrastructure Analyst
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Chandler, AZ that is seeking an experienced AS400/IBM i Infrastructure Analyst to support and manage enterprise IBM i (AS/400) environments.

Summary:

This role focuses on system administration, platform stability, performance optimization, and security for mission-critical IBM i infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience managing IBM i systems and ensuring high availability across production environments. The candidate will administer, monitor, and support IBM i (AS/400) environments across production, development, and test systems.

Perform system-level tasks including:

* OS upgrades and patching (PTFs)

* System configuration and environment setup

* Release management and maintenance

Manage and maintain:

* Subsystems and job queues

* User profiles, authorization lists, and security settings

* Libraries, objects, and system resources

* Monitor and optimize system performance, including CPU, memory, and disk utilization

* Perform capacity planning and performance tuning

* Support high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions such as PowerHA, MIMIX, or iCluster

* Execute and validate backup and recovery procedures, including restore testing

* Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues, incidents, and performance bottlenecks

* Support change management processes, including infrastructure updates and patching

* Work with application, database, and operations teams to ensure system reliability

* Maintain system documentation, operational procedures, and runbooks

REQUIREMENTS:

* 5+ years of experience working with IBM i (AS/400) environments

Strong hands-on experience with:

* IBM i system administration and infrastructure support

* OS upgrades, PTF management, and system maintenance

* Job management, subsystems, and system monitoring

Experience managing:

* User security (profiles, permissions, authorization lists)

* System performance and resource utilization

* Experience supporting production environments with high availability requirements

* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with HA/DR solutions (PowerHA, MIMIX, iCluster, or similar)

* Familiarity with compliance and audit requirements (SOX, PCI, etc.)

* Experience with automation or scripting (CL, Shell, or equivalent)

* Exposure to monitoring and reporting tools

* Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments

* Familiarity with integration between IBM i and other enterprise systems

What Makes This Role a Great Fit:

* You enjoy working at the system and infrastructure level

* You are comfortable owning platform stability, performance, and uptime

* You thrive in environments where reliability and precision are critical

* You enjoy troubleshooting and improving complex systems

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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