System Engineer

Company: Morton
Location: Richmond
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Morton is seeking an iSeries System Engineer for our client in Richmond, VA. This person will assist in the daily administration of the iSeries LPARs including performance monitoring, security, capacity planning, and system maintenance according to established policies and procedures.Responsibilities* Consult with software and hardware vendors and other sources to solve and prevent problems * Participate in testing, implementation and installation of new releases and applications * Provide support for iSeries hardware and software issues * Prepare for, test and participate in any and all disasters or emergencies as required * Produce monthly reports of system utilization (DASD utilization, CPU utilization, etc) * Performance tuning * Configure, maintain and support iSeries operations * Review daily logs and reports to detect recurring slowdowns or errors * Assist with installation, replacement and upgrading system hardware * PTF management and administration * Create/update SOP manual as needed * Configure LPARs and allocate resources * Perform upgrades on OS/400 operating systems * On call duties to maintain 24/7/365 system availability * Refresh TEST partition's data libraries, program libraries, profiles, etc. as needed * Track any and all changes to system hardware and software per change control policy * Perform system restores as needed * Create CL programs and scheduled jobs to streamline processes on iSeries * Maintain optimal DASD utilization on the iSeries via tracking, archiving and deleting of objects. * Maintain BRMS (setting up media policies, move policies, etc.) * LAN/WAN support for interfaces to iSeries * iSeries access configuration and maintenance * Backup and delete security audit journals * Work with application teams to test any system modifications in test LPAR * Submit reports for any incidents that occur on system that affect system availability * Assist with implementation of audit recommendations * Create/maintain iSeries HA environment * Create/produce system security reports * Assist in producing reports for audits of system * Monitor, analyze and repair replication exceptions on PROD and HA systems * FAX/400 Qualifications* Associate degree or equivalent * Minimum 5 years of advanced iSeries engineering * iSeries certification preferred * Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word & Excel (classroom or on the job) * Knowledge of the following are a plus:* Backup Recovery and Media Services (BRMS) software, * LPAR/HMC management, * iSeries Navigator interface, * Control Language programming * OS/400 security/setup * Mimix Replication Software * Midrange Systems PN/400, iDoctor, PEX, Job Watcher for monitoring system performance * IBM Enterprise Class SAN management and administration * Knowledge of VIO * Ability to multi-task in an open, fast-paced environment

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