Senior Specialist - System Management Job Cincinnati area,Ohio USA,IT/Tech

Job description

We are seeking an experienced AS400 Infrastructure Operations Support Engineer to manage and support our AS400 systems The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AS400 infrastructure management performance optimization backup and recovery security and troubleshooting using specific tools and technologies

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Management
Installation Configuration and Upgrades Set up and maintain AS400 systems including software upgrades and patches using tools like IBM i Access Client Solutions ACS and IBM Navigator for i
Storage Management Allocate storage space manage libraries and objects and plan for future storage needs using tools like IBM i Disk Management and BRMS Backup Recovery and Media Services
User Management Create and manage user accounts assign permissions and control access to the system using IBM Security Access Manager and IBM i User Profiles
Security Implement and maintain security measures to protect AS400 systems from unauthorized access and breaches using IBM i Security Tools and IBM Guardium

Performance Optimization

Monitoring Proactively monitor system performance identify bottlenecks and take corrective actions using tools like IBM Performance Tools for i and IBM i Performance Navigator
Tuning Tune system parameters SQL queries and indexes to optimize performance using IBM i SQL Performance Analyzer and IBM i Performance Data Investigator

Backup and Recovery

Backups Regularly back up systems to ensure data protection and disaster recovery using tools like BRMS and IBM i Save Restore
Recovery Restore systems from backups and resolve data corruption issues using BRMS and IBM i Recovery Tools

Data Integrity

Data Modeling Work with data architects to design and implement efficient database schemas using tools like IBM Data Studio and IBM Info Sphere Data Architect
Data Validation Ensure data accuracy and consistency through data validation and integrity checks using IBM Info Sphere Quality Stage

Collaboration

Developer Support Collaborate with developers to design and implement new system features and applications using tools like IBM Rational Developer for i and IBM i Access Client Solutions
User Support Provide training and support to users on how to access and use AS400 systems

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving Identify and resolve system issues errors and performance problems using tools like IBM i Service Tools and IBM i System Logs
Documentation Maintain documentation of system configurations procedures and troubleshooting steps using tools like Confluence and Share Point

Daily Tasks

Monitor and manage the health and performance of AS400 systems
Perform routine maintenance tasks including updates patches and backups
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to AS400 systems
Collaborate with other IT teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and operation of AS400 systems
Provide support and training to endusers and IT staff
Maintain and update system documentation and procedures
Stay up to date with the latest AS400 technologies and best practices

Preferred Certifications

IBM Certified System Administrator IBM i
IBM Certified Associate System Administrator IBM i
IBM Certified Database Administrator DB2 for i
IBM Certified Advanced Technical Expert IBM i

Skills

Mandatory Skills : AS/400, MIMIX

Required Skills :
Systems Analysis

Basic Qualification :

Additional Skills :

Background Check :
No

Drug Screen :
No