IBMi Administrator Associate

Job Description

Associate IBMi Administrator responsible for administration, planning, and scheduling of all activities associated with providing support for the entire AS400 landscape.

• Support any User Profile, Single Sign-on (EIM), and/or authority requirements as needed.
• Monitor backup jobs by analyzing for any data exposures, keeping track of backup times, tape and size requirements.
• Assist with any ad hoc or programmed restore requests.
• Perform MIMIX validations to help ensure we are switch ready.
• Provide performance metrics through daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
• Install approved PTF packages.
• Installation and maintenance of 3rd party applications such as Vertex updates and Go Anywhere promotions.
• Create, copy, modify, and/or delete jobs in both the IBM and Advanced job schedulers.
• Creation of critical documentation for system processes such as backups, HMC environment and RCA (root cause analysis) for any system/application issues.
• Effectively troubleshoot system issues and work with other departments to obtain a successful resolution within a short period of time.
• Work with management for system performance goals and adhere to all United Rentals problem notification and escalation processes when there is a production impacting issue.
• Maintain continuing education to stay current with industry trends and new technologies.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in infrastructure engineering and operations.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with AS/400 technologies and architectures.
• Knowledge of backup and recovery including BRMS, Netbackup, Data Domain VTL, etc.
• Experience with OS upgrade planning process including working with 3rd party vendors.
• Experience with installing, upgrading, and patching operating system and applications including PTFs and OS.
• LPAR configuration, HMC configuration.
• Programming: CL, RPG, SQL, and PHP.
• Basic knowledge of networking, cabling, switches, etc.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong vendor management and SLA governance skills.
• Highly motivated individual with a desire to review and improve the support process and procedures.
• Flexible availability to monitor or address system issues.

• Paid Parental Leave.
• United Compassion Fund.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities.
• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only).
• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only).
• Paid Sick Leave.
• An inclusive and welcoming culture.

Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings. For Canadian benefits, refer to the appropriate information.

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email  for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals offers a variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending on location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.