Job Description
AS400/ IBM I Technician/ Analyst
6-month contract to hire position.
Soft skills:
-Proficient communicator, writing, listening and speaking
-Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
-Manage meetings and agenda
-Great organizational skills
-Self-starter, take the initiative, perform with minimal supervision, punctual
-Great personality/attitude, coachable, Inquisitive.
-Must be able to validate system overall health and make recommendations: storage capacity, processor/memory allocations, subsystems, message queues, job queues, job descriptions, user profiles, IFS, backup and recovery
-Must understand the following concepts: backup and recovery (save/restores/retentions), disaster recovery, data replication, communications protocols (FTP, SFTP, SSH, etc…), encryption/decryption, managing multiple partitions (LPARS), anti-virus/malware
Position Summary:
IBM i experience, leveraging analytical skills and experience with IBM i to support and enhance business operations.
Position Responsibilities may include:
Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret data from the IBM i system to provide actionable insights and reports for management and other stakeholders.
IBM i System Management: Maintain and optimize the IBM i (AS/400) system, including monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring data integrity.
Data Integration: Collaborate with IT teams to integrate IBM i data with other systems and databases, ensuring seamless data flow and accuracy.
Report Generation: Create and automate reports using IBM i data, presenting findings in a clear and understandable format for non-technical stakeholders.
Data Security: Assist in implementing and maintaining data security measures on the IBM i system, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, and operations, to identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains through data analysis.
Documentation: Maintain documentation related to IBM i processes, configurations, and data management procedures for future reference and compliance purposes.
Nature & Scope: Applies knowledge obtained through education and work experience. Works with close supervision.
Knowledge & Skills:IBMi (AS/400): Knowledge of the IBM i operating system, its architecture, features, and capabilities are essential. This includes entry level understanding of system libraries, object management, security, backup and recovery, job scheduling, and performance monitoring.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Team Player: Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with data and system configurations.
Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.
Analytical skills and IBM i (AS/400) experience
Employment Type: Other
Salary: $ 25.00 40.00 Per Hour
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Contract work, Work experience placement,