ISeries Systems Administrator

Job description

Some of what you will do: This role is to support Staples Canada’s IBM iSeries (AS/400) servers. You will work with our vendor / partners, be responsible for the daily operations of our systems, maintain maximum availability of our IBM iSeries servers. Specifically, You Will:

- Lead projects associated to the enhancement upgrade / patching, or implementation of new or existing technology solutions on IBM I

- Work with hosting partner, install of cumulative PTFs and upgrade packages

- Setup Robot job scheduling and production promotion

- Maintain and upgrade third party vendor software on IBM I

- Setup, maintain and monitor IBM I security as per Security group requirement

- Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting

- Maintain compliance to all IT policies and procedures

- Provide after hour support to address critical business and / or IT issues

Some of what you need:

- 5 – 10 years of experience supporting IBM I systems as system engineer / system administrator

- Degree in computer science or engineering with relevant work experience

- Experience in IBM I v7.3 or above, including applying PTFs, OS upgrades, Backup and Restore, security management and printer queue setup

- Third Party Vendor Software Upgrades

- Experience in Robot Suites (Schedule, Console, Alert, Network etc), MIMIX configuration, Patrick Townsend setup

- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio etc.)

Physical demands/working conditions: Office environment – Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy. Some of what you will get:

- Associate discount

- Health and Dental benefits

- RRSP/DPSP

- Performance bonuses

- Learning & Development programs

- And more...

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