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IBM i Systems Manager
Contract onsite 3 days a week – Cypress Texas
Join us in shaping the future of our IBM i ecosystem! We're seeking an experienced leader to champion the optimization and maintenance of our IBM i systems. As the IBM i Systems Manager, you'll collaborate with a Managed Service Provider (MSP) and internal teams to ensure our IBM i environment runs smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of skilled IBM i technicians, providing mentorship and support.
- Collaborate with the MSP to seamlessly integrate their services with our IBM i environment.
- Provide technical support and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversee software installations, updates, and upgrades for the IBM i operating system.
- Manage projects to ensure objectives are met within budget and timeline constraints.
- Develop and enforce security policies to safeguard sensitive data and applications.
- Work with the security team to address vulnerabilities and maintain compliance standards.
- Assist in developing and testing backup and disaster recovery plans.
- Monitor system performance and identify areas for optimization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application deployment and troubleshooting.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of system configurations and procedures.
Nature & Scope:
- Ensure alignment with organizational expectations and goals.
- Implement policies and procedures to drive efficiency and compliance.
- Make decisions guided by business objectives and policies.
- Provide guidance and training to team members.
- Authority to hire, set performance goals, and recommend termination.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Extensive experience in IBM i system administration.
- Proficiency in IBM i programming languages, such as RPG.
- Strong knowledge of system security best practices.
- Familiarity with high availability and redundancy solutions.
- Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
Experience:
- 10+ years in a related field.
- 5+ years in a leadership position.
Education/Certification:• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $85.00 - $100.00 per hour
Experience:
- VMWare: 1 year (Preferred)
- Linux: 1 year (Preferred)
Security clearance:
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person