We are seeking an experienced IBM i System Administrator supporting an enterprise IBM i environment. This role will be responsible for the ongoing administration, maintenance, monitoring, security, performance, backup/recovery, and availability of IBM i systems.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned IBM i administrator who can work independently, troubleshoot complex production issues, execute routine and advanced system administration activities, and ensure the overall stability and performance of the environment.
Key Responsibilities Perform day-to-day administration of IBM i / AS400 / iSeries environments Manage IBM i OS, PTFs, software installations, upgrades, and maintenance Monitor system health, CPU, memory, storage, jobs, and overall system performance Perform performance tuning, workload optimization, and memory pool tuning Troubleshoot complex IBM i system and production issues Administer BRMS, backup/recovery processes, VTL, and tape operations Support and execute DR/HA switches and disaster recovery testing Support PowerHA and data replication activities Perform approved Production, QA, and Test environment refreshes Manage system security and authority, including: Object-level authority IFS permissions File-level security User profiles Support journaling and recovery processes Configure and maintain IBM i system monitoring and alerting Identify opportunities to automate repetitive administration and monitoring activities Coordinate with IBM and other third-party vendors for troubleshooting and defect resolution Maintain system documentation,
change records, runbooks, and operational procedures
Skills and Requirements
8-15+ years of hands-on IBM i / AS400 / iSeries System Administration experience IBM i OS administration and PTF management Software installation, configuration, and maintenance Strong BRMS backup and recovery experience Advanced IBM i system security and authority management Strong IBM i performance monitoring and tuning Experience troubleshooting CPU, memory, storage, jobs, and workload issues Experience with Security, authorities, IFS and journaling Experience with BRMS / backups / recovery CL / CLLE programming Python scripting Ansible Bash scripting
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment prospect/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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📌 Senior IBM i Series System Administrator (Hyderabad)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Hyderabad