Iseries Systems Administrator

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (ISERIES) AS400 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 2 YEAR+ CONTRACT

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This Admin will provide hands-on system administration support, system maintenance and operations support for the companys IBM iSeries infrastructure. Build, configure, and troubleshoot software and hardware enhancements, application deployments and infrastructure upgrades. S/He will diagnose and correct computer systems issues while maintaining a commitment to an outstanding level of service to every customer. The Systems Admin will also take part in developing and ensuring ongoing support of business strategies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Performs IBM iSeries Administration: system installs, PTF deployment, software installation, configuration, custom development, and security
- Provides disaster recovery plan requirements
- Recommends software and hardware enhancements
- Participates in specialized projects requiring technical research and/or vendor coordination
- Performs problem isolation, definition, resolution and follow-up for system, application, and customer problems
- Monitors system activity and tunes system parameters for optimum performance
- Provides technical assistance to other members of the IT organization
- Researches and recommends architecture layout and design for IBMs iSeries computing platform to ensure availability, reliability, and recoverability
- Assists with the installation and administration of iSeries compatible operating systems
- Stays current with the latest industry technologies, trends, and issues
- Handles escalated incidents from the Operations Center
- Performs administrative type functions such as recording meeting minutes, distributing escalated tickets, updating documentation and databases, and other administrative tasks as needed.
- Takes direction from Management, Architecture, and Engineering
- Adheres to established timelines, guidelines, and procedures while utilizing company tools as required to deliver quality solutions that meet company and departmental standards
- Adheres to server policies, procedures and design documentation
- Maintains a flexible schedule to accomplish tasks
- Utilizes strong analytical and technical skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Typical years of experience in field of 5-8 years
- Requires knowledge of OS/400 operating system, DB2, PTF deployment, HP Arcsight
- Mimix, MQ Systems, Aldon, Robot applications
- Certifications include IBM Certified System Administrator
- Requires an understanding of server operating systems, server topologies, server hardware, and security
- Understanding of network operating systems and applications required
- Standardized IT applications must be learned and used as policy specifies
- Must always be sensitive to availability, performance, data privacy, and security when performing job functions
- Must be organized and able to handle multiple tasks, while working within strict schedules
- Must be able to communicate effectively with management, co-workers, customers, and vendors
- Must be effective working on tasks as a team member as well as alone
- Typically holds a Bachelor's Degree
- Overtime may be necessary, electronic communication device provided

*CompuCom supports Employment Equity and Diversity* Dallas-based CompuCom Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of end-user enablement, service experience management, and cloud technology services to Fortune 1000 companies. CompuCom partners with enterprises to develop smarter ways they can work, grow and produce value for their business. Founded in 1987, privately held CompuCom has approximately 11,500 associates and supports more than 4 million end users in North America.