Systems Administrator - IBM i / OS 400
AccessHR is excited to partner with Enrich Software for the recruitment of a Systems Administrator for their Technical Team. This is a full-time, permanent position and individuals must either be located in the Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area or be excited to move to the area.
Position Description
Due to a Technical Team expansion, we are recruiting a Systems Administrator - IBM i / OS 400. This individual will join a truly collaborative team and will support our Software as a Service (SaaS) infrastructure.
As a member of our Technical Team, you will provide support for our production and disaster recovery configurations on IBM Power hardware, including IBM PowerVM for fully virtualized IBM i and Linux partitions. You will manage two identical IBM Power Server stacks configured with up-to-the-second IBM Global Mirror SAN replication software, ensuring 24 x 7 data availability. Additionally, as a Mac-based organization, you will occasionally support hardware replacement and related troubleshooting tasks.
A clear differentiator is that this is not a plug and play role! Proficiency in IBM i (OS/400) is essential for diagnosing and resolving complex system issues while optimizing our infrastructure. The ideal candidate is an independent go-getter who thrives on troubleshooting, excels at building cohesive team relationships, delivers memorable customer experiences, and demonstrates technical expertise, outstanding problem-solving skills, and high emotional intelligence.
Key Deliverables
- Production & Disaster Recovery: Configure and optimize IBM Power hardware to support production and disaster recovery configurations, ensuring seamless integration with IBM PowerVM for virtualized partitions.
- Data Replication: Configure and maintain IBM Global Mirror SAN replication software on two identical IBM Power 10 Servers, ensuring up-to-the-second data replication for disaster recovery purposes.
- System Health: Implement performance tuning measures to maintain optimal performance and reliability of network, firewalls, and systems, including storage performance on IBM SVC / FS7200 SAN.
- Backups: Maintain backup plans and procedures; IBM i data using BRMS and Linux data using Storix.
- Troubleshooting: Investigate and troubleshoot technical service tickets; diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Updates & Upgrades: Evaluate, recommend, and install software patches, updates, and upgrades to IBM Power Systems, virtualized partitions, and associated software components.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of system and storage configurations, backup and disaster recovery procedures, and security policies.
Qualifications
- Technical Expertise: Comprehensive understanding and experience administering IBM Power Systems, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, server migrations, and Linux system administration.
- Hardware Expertise: Extensive knowledge of IBM Power hardware including IBM Power 8, 9, or 10 and IBM PowerVM.
- Software Experience: Proficient with SAN replication software, particularly IBM Global Mirror, for disaster recovery purposes; experience with IBM object authority for managing system security.
- System Administration: Expertise in IBM i (OS/400) operating system administration; familiarity with IBM BRMS for IBM i backup.
- Communication and Collaboration Skills: Demonstrates active listening skills and clearly communicates with clients; takes initiative and is self-reliant, with the ability to know when to proactively seek help.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to probe and ask questions to get to the root cause of issues; uses sound judgment in decision-making process.
- Adaptable and Versatile: Thrives in a client-centric environment where client issues immediately become the number one priority.
- Independence: Enjoys working autonomously with limited supervision; appreciates the opportunity to take initiative and be flexible; also appreciates being part of a team!
Education & Experience
- Forget years of experience; we want an expert in Systems Administration. Show us how you can wow us and our clients!
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent expertise in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Assets
- Comfortable working in a Mac environment.
- Knowledge and/or experience with storage administration and SAN technologies, particularly IBM SVC / FS7200.
- IBM Certified System Administrator - IBM i.
About Enrich Software
Enrich Software is the leading North American vendor and developer of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for the full-service Truck Leasing industry. Enrich is also a leader in Asset Management & Maintenance software solutions for professional fleet management and provides consulting, business process solutions, and hosting services (SaaS) in support of software solutions.
Customers are full-service lease and rental companies, owners of private fleets, and common or dedicated carriers. Enrich improves their ability to provide outstanding customer service and maximize their bottom line. Founded in 1990, the company maintains its corporate office in Calgary, Alberta, and has installations throughout North America and in Australia.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package includes generous base salary, extensive health care benefits, and paid time off.
- Truly collaborative, supportive, and fun place to work where you have a direct impact on organizational success.
Position Requirements
- Flexibility to regularly be on call and work off-hours.
- Must be located in Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area with ability to drive between data centres, head office, home office, and tape storage facilities.
- Exceptional English language skills including writing, reading, and speaking.
Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume. Please note that the position posting will close at 6:00 pm on February 10, 2025.
All applicants will receive a personalized response and candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Please be advised that applications will be monitored daily, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply as Enrich Software is committed to offering a diverse and safe workspace free from discrimination. All applicants are considered regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and religious beliefs.
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