AS/400 Systems Administrator

Job summary

We are seeking a senior level IBM i (AS/400) Systems Administrator for a permanent full time position. You will be responsible for the stability, security, performance, and continuity of the IBM i platform hosting a customized, mission-critical RPG-based ERP/WMS ecosystem. This role ensures high availability of core business processes, manages reliable Disaster Recovery (DR) replication using Maxava, and oversees our hybrid infrastructure spanning on-premises IBM Power Systems and IBM PowerVS Cloud environments. Responsibilities/Duties: Administer IBM i environments (LPARs, HMC, hardware/st…

Job details

We are seeking a senior level IBM i (AS/400) Systems Administrator for a permanent full time position. You will be responsible for the stability, security, performance, and continuity of the IBM i platform hosting a customized, mission-critical RPG-based ERP/WMS ecosystem. This role ensures high availability of core business processes, manages reliable Disaster Recovery (DR) replication using Maxava, and oversees our hybrid infrastructure spanning on-premises IBM Power Systems and IBM PowerVS Cloud environments. Responsibilities/Duties: Administer IBM i environments (LPARs, HMC, hardware/storage). Manage the OS/PTF lifecycle, monitor subsystems, batch operations, advanced job scheduling, and system housekeeping. Own the DR strategy end-to-end. Operate and tune Maxava replication, manage the IBM PowerVS Cloud DR environment, and execute regular, validated failover testing. Architect and maintain the backup strategy utilizing BRMS, ensuring data integrity and successful restore testing. Provide infrastructure-level support for the RPG-based ERP/WMS. Coordinate application deployments, change management, and troubleshoot across application, database, and OS layers. Tune CPU, memory, and disk I/O. Optimize batch jobs and Db2 for i database performance using modern IBM i SQL services. Manage user profiles, object authority, system values, audit logging (QAUDJRN), and ensure compliance with security frameworks. Maintain network connectivity, secure protocols (SFTP, APIs), and EDI integration flows. Automate routine administration tasks using CL and QShell/bash. Maintain rigorous SOPs, runbooks, and configuration management (CMDB). Qualifications: 7+ years of dedicated IBM i (AS/400) systems administration experience in a high-availability, production environment. Proven experience managing real-time replication software (Maxava strongly preferred) and handling role-swaps. Hands-on experience with, or working knowledge of, IBM PowerVS cloud environments. Proficiency with BRMS, HMC management, LPAR configuration, and Electronic Service Agent. Familiarity with the RPG environment (to troubleshoot job streams) and ability to use SQL/IBM i Services for administration. Nice-to-Have: Experience migrating on-premises IBM i workloads to PowerVS Cloud. Exposure to modern DevOps/automation tools on IBM i. Formal IBM Certifications (e.g., IBM Certified System Administrator - IBM i). Experience supporting major IBM i ERPs or WMS platforms. Success Profile Own DR end-to-end Strong Maxava and journaling expertise Hybrid on-prem and cloud environment experience Strong security and audit discipline Please apply today!

What you’ll do

The AS/400 Systems Administrator will ensure the stability, security, performance, and continuity of the IBM i platform. Responsibilities include managing disaster recovery strategies, overseeing hybrid infrastructure, and providing infrastructure-level support for ERP/WMS applications.

Requirements

Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in IBM i systems administration and proven expertise in managing real-time replication software like Maxava. Familiarity with cloud environments and proficiency in various IBM i management tools are also required.

Listed skills

• Software · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• SQL · Preferred
• systems administration · Preferred
• ERP · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Audit · Preferred
• batch · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred
• Configuration · Preferred

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• IBM i
• AS/400
• Maxava
• Disaster Recovery
• BRMS
• HMC Management
• LPAR Configuration
• SQL
• RPG
• Cloud Environments
• Job Scheduling
• Security Compliance
• Automation
• Database Performance
• Network Connectivity
• Change Management