IBM iSeries Administrator

at  CGI

This position is responsible for the administration and the support of the systems in an IBM i (AS/400) environment. The individual will collaborate with fellow-members, technical specialists (Operating system, Databases, telecommunication, security, Web applications) evolving/moving in a context in constant progression.

List of soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English, Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
• Ability to understand processes;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Must be able to work effectively with multiple teams
• Excellent attention to detail on all aspects of service delivery in order to meet Audit and Standard requirements
• Well organize

YOUR FUTURE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To set up, to configure and evolve the infrastructure system.
• To install and manage the systems.
• To ensure the performance of the systems and to follow-up on the components of the environment.
• Support the daily maintenance activities of the systems;
• Diagnose the problems, to propose and set up the solutions adapted to the customer requirements.
• Take responsibility to record any service request or problem, to carry out the follow-up until its resolution.
• To escalate problem, if necessary to the appropriate technical resources (internal systems administrators, suppliers).
• To take part in the documentation of the technical solutions.
• To update the technical procedures, escalation procedures and security.
• Responsible for the systems analyses of the new needs for client.
• To take part in the development of solutions aiming at the improvement of the processes concerning the support of the assigned customers.
• Ensure the services offered according to the evolution of the needs for the customers and technological evolution.
• To provide on-call support according to the schedule envisaged.
• Support disaster recover tests, both internal and at supplier.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE

• 5 years plus of progressive technical experience in the iSeries environment;
• 3 years hands on experience with communications configuration on the iSeries;TCP/IP Application Servers such as: SNMP, DDM, FTP, SMTP, HTTP; SSL, Encryption software, APPC connectivity, Virtual LAN and Opti-Connect, MQ experience,
• 3 years hands on experience with iSeries hardware and LPAR configuration;
• 5 years experience with resolving problems of a complex nature in a production environment.;
• 3 years hands on experience with performance analysis and capacity planning.;
• Strong working knowledge of third party software and application environments;
• Experience in High Availability products and solutions
• Possess strong skills as it pertains to current hardware and OS capabilities in the IBM I environment.
• Configuration and understanding VIOs/SAN/etc as it pertains to IBM i specifically
• Patching of system and all components VIO/SAN/HMC and switches
• Performance investigation skills for all IBM i and Power(x) components.
• PPRC knowledge an asset

List of soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English, Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
• Ability to understand processes;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Must be able to work effectively with multiple teams
• Excellent attention to detail on all aspects of service delivery in order to meet Audit and Standard requirements
• Well organized