ISeries Engineer

Job Title

If someone doesn’t have at least 2 or 3, they are not a match.

• Measuring system performance using iDoctor
• Manage DB2 database performance via SQE Plan Cache, CQE SQL packages
• Managing ODBC/JDBC connectivity for external users and applications IBM i Power Systems platform with a focus on high availability of internal and external applications
• Build and Configure IBM System I Power system machines including Virtual I/O LPARs (VIOS), Power 8, 9 or 10 Power HA replication
• Managing IBM storage arrays (System Storage DS8870,DS8886, DS8888, DS8850, Storwize, Flash Systems) including managing volumes
• Extensive disaster recovery test/configuration experience
• Data Domain Minimum OS level experience IBM I 7.3

IBM I Security and certified security engineer.

Please ask the following to a candidate to determine if they are engineering focused vs administrative: "If you were asked to create an IBM i LPAR with 5 cores, 512GB memory with VIOS and 50TB External Storage with Flashcopy capabilities, how much would you be able to complete with little to no assistance and what are some of the key steps to perform?

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This position will serve as an engineer in IBM i infrastructure, database, operating systems, IBM SAN based technologies and apply knowledge to the enterprise. This role will collaborate with architects, developers, and engineers to develop overall solutions, including options analysis and trade-offs that properly balance both IT and business constraints. The Systems Engineer will serve as a thought leader to guide people, processes, and technology.

Represent broad expertise in domain team in technical design and estimating sessions with internal and external IT customers

Analyze and recommend changes to improve efficiency, lower costs, and enhance quality of business applications

Establish processes for security and DR processes.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications (years of experience in field)/ Resume “must haves”:

• 5+ years of senior level experience with IBM i, iSeries, or AS/400
• Experience working in healthcare, PBM, specialty pharmacy, or health care consulting in a related capacity.

Technologies:

• Strong knowledge of IBM i operating system, database (DB2) and related products
• Strong knowledge of IBM security and DR processes
• Strong knowledge of multiple LPAR and servers maintenance and patch process
• Understanding of logical and disk based (IBM DS8) replication technologies
• Working knowledge of BRMS, PTFs, MIMIX, and other third party tools like Power Tech

Soft Skills Needed:

• Exceptional communication skills with ability to communicate complex information in an organized and concise manner
• Previous leadership responsibility or experience
• Ability to see the bigger picture and understand the engineering and/or development process from ideation through execution Best vs Average: