IBMi Senior Systems Admin at Kforce Inc.

San Diego, CA 92129

About the Job

Kforce has a client that is seeking a IBMi Senior Systems Administrator in San Diego, CA. Overview: The Senior Systems Administrator, IBMi plays an important role in the organization by performing a number of activities related to the company's Information Technology functions. The role is primarily responsible, under general to intermittent supervision, for helping ensure the functionality of company software and IT systems. The Senior System Administrator, IBMi installs software releases and system upgrades, evaluates and installs patches, resolves issues, maintains data backups, monitors system configuration, and performs other similar tasks. The candidate assists with projects related to his/her functional area by performing related IT tasks as assigned. Essential Functions:

Install software and provide support of applications residing on servers as needed
Analyze and monitor network security access, conducting user access reviews as necessary
Assist in maintaining policies, practices, and SOX controls related to field of expertise; Properly document policies, practices, and controls for future reference, updating information as needed
Ensure adequate backup and replication of all systems under direction from the IBM Systems Manager
Provide storage area network (SAN) support under direction from the IBM Systems Manager
Use expertise to support and provide guidance to Helpdesk and PC Specialists; help resolve escalated issues as needed
Assist with desktop related support and configuration tasks under the direction of the PC Manager
Monitor/maintain Production, HA and DR systems - backups, patching, storage, other duties as needed
Develop and distribution performance reporting using IBM tools
Perform off hours work and other duties as business needs arise

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent computer-related degree from a technical school, or similar training, along with a minimum of five year of experience in system administration related role(s)
Good understanding of technical equipment and software packages

Good understanding with:

IBM AS/400, IBM iSeries, IBM Power 9
EMC SAN and storage devices, IBM DS8000 Storage
VTL backups, BRMS, cluster environment
Performance monitoring
Apache Servers is highly desired
IBM Web services
System maintenance (IPL, PTF, SAVSYS)
CL programming a plus
Knowledge of IT security best practices
An understanding of COBIT, ISACA, SANS Frameworks
Self-starter with the demonstrated ability to learn/adapt to new technologies and techniques
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Excellent verbal and communication skills required
Passionate about delivering excellence in customer service within a team environment
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business/technological periodicals, procedures, and journals
Ability to write procedure manuals
Ability to be patient and train less experienced team members; Respond to questions, build capability
Ethical, with a commitment to company values

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.