Server Engineer Lead

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Who We Are
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Source Inc. isn't just another staffing company, we're a powerhouse of innovation, connecting top talent with the right opportunities. Recognized for 300% growth in the past three years, we operate in 34 countries with a global team of 5,500+. Our mission? To bridge the talent gap with precision Right Talent. Right Time. Right Place. Right Price.

Role:
Sr. IBM i Platform & Power Systems Engineer
Location:
Menasha, WI (Hybrid - 3 Days onsite)
Duration:
Direct Hire

Job Description:
Top 3

Qualifications:

1. (4) or more years of experience in the field or in a related area.
2. Proven expertise with HMC, MIMIX HA/DR, VIO server, and IBM DS storage.
3. Strong understanding of ITIL processes, incident resolution, and stakeholder engagement.

SUMMARY:
Plans, designs, implements, and supports the server systems, including IBM Power servers, IBM i OS partitions, HMC, VIO Servers, and IBM DS storage arrays.
The position ensures stability of our mission-critical ERP platforms while driving innovation in observability, automation, and security.

YOUR IMPACT:
Serve as the escalation point for complex operational support, troubleshooting, security enforcement, and performance tuning across IBM Power systems and IBM i OS environments.
Expertise in IBM Power and IBM i OS, with responsibility for end-to-end management of the ecosystem spanning hardware, virtualization, and operating system administration.
Experience administering IBM VIOS, including configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Drive the adoption of observability and AIOps practices to improve monitoring, reduce mean time to resolution, and proactively identify issues.
Advance automation through Infrastructure-as-Code (Ansible, CL) to modify best practices, streamline patching/compliance, and reduce operational overhead and repetitive work
Support the design, testing, deployment and support of HA/DR solutions (MIMIX or similar) to ensure ERP availability and business continuity.
Provide mentoring, guidance, and strong communication to bridge technical and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment with modernization initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Five (5) or more years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Proven expertise with HMC, MIMIX HA/DR, VIO server, and IBM DS storage.
Strong understanding of ITIL processes, incident resolution, and stakeholder engagement.
Demonstrated skills in troubleshooting, CL scripting, and infrastructure design.
Ability to work standard business hours, with availability for after-hours/weekend work during patching, OS upgrades, and on-call rotations.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field.
Experience managing IBM i OS and IBM Power hardware environments.
Experience implementing observability and AIOps initiatives to reduce noise, accelerate incident response, and drive predictive insights.
Familiar with Fortra products (Alert, Console, Compliance Monitor, Exit Point Manager) or similar products.
Background in driving platform security initiatives and automating compliance.

Why Work With Us?
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Source, we champion leadership at all levels, celebrate diverse perspectives, and empower you to make an impact. Think work-life balance, professional growth, and a collaborative culture where your ideas matter.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Equity
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Source is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a workplace where diverse talents and perspectives are valued. We make all employment decisions based on merit, ensuring a culture of respect, fairness, and opportunity for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics.
Awards & Recognition
" America's Most Honored Businesses (Top 10%)
" Fastest-Growing Staffing Firm by Staffing Industry Analysts
" INC 5000 List for Eight Consecutive Years
" Top 100 by Dallas Business Journal
" Spirit of Alliance Award by Agile1
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