IBMi (AS400) SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR - ONSITE TAMARAC, FL

CITY Furniture•Tamarac, FL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The IBMi (AS400) System Administrator administers, operates, secures, and manages IBM i servers and works with related vendors to maintain high performance and availability. The role leads projects involving enhancements, upgrades, patching, or implementation of third-party application technology solutions, and helps ensure continuity of services between primary and secondary cloud environments. The position is part of CITY Furniture’s Technology / Cloud Services department and reports to the Cloud Services Manager. The listed annual salary is $100,000. The posting identifies the location as remote or hybrid in Tamarac or Plant City, Florida; its title also describes the role as onsite in Tamarac. The administrator monitors, maintains, and supports the enterprise IBM i environment in IBM Cloud; keeps operating-system releases and PTFs current; assesses system performance and security; monitors high-availability and backup tools; investigates server, software, and network issues; maintains documentation; and trains and mentors NOC IBM i operators. The role also manages approved IBM i vendors and handles escalated service requests and incidents through the service desk. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday with a flexible workweek. The administrator must be available after hours, on weekends, and on national holidays as needed for emergency incidents, and should expect 5% travel for industry events, conferences, and visits to corporate offices in Florida. The role requires prolonged sitting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience.
At least 5 years of experience in a related field.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Knowledge of Google Suite, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
Knowledge of IBM i V7R3 or higher.
Knowledge of Access Client Solutions and Navigator.
Knowledge of SQL DB2 Query.
Knowledge of high-availability tools MIMIX and PowerHA.
Knowledge of IBM i web services and IWS Administration.
Knowledge of BRMS and PTF levels.
Knowledge of IBM Power Systems hardware configurations and support.
Knowledge of iDoctor or other monitoring tools.
Knowledge of GoAnywhere, SpoolFlex, and RSF.
Knowledge of IBM i network and communications configuration and monitoring.
Valid driver’s license.
Availability after hours, weekends, and national holidays as needed for emergency incidents.
Ability to travel 5% for industry events, conferences, and visits to corporate offices in Florida.
Prolonged sitting.
Communication, human relations, research and planning, implementing decisions, cooperation, and time-management competencies.

Responsibilities

Monitor, maintain, and support the enterprise IBM i environment in IBM Cloud.
Lead projects involving enhancements, upgrades, patching, or implementation of new or existing third-party application technology solutions.
Perform routine audits of servers and software; coordinate keeping operating-system release levels current and PTFs up to date and applied.
Proactively analyze IBM i performance and the operating system to prevent reactive measures.
Monitor and update security controls, working with vendors and the internal security team to improve the security posture.
Monitor BRMS, MIMIX, and Power HA to help ensure continuity of services between primary and secondary cloud environments.
Monitor server performance and error logs, identify and address issues, and work with the Software Engineering team to resolve them.
Understand IBM i packet captures and use them to help diagnose potential network issues.
Maintain systems documentation.
Train and mentor NOC IBM i operators.
Manage relationships with approved IBM i vendors and ensure they perform to expectations defined in their statements of work.
Attend monthly meetings to review IBM i vendor performance reports and attend quarterly business reviews.
Assist with vendor selection, establish vendor performance standards, and identify improvements to IBM i vendor management.
Resolve escalated complex IBM i service requests and incidents assigned through the service desk ticketing system.
Adhere to assigned standard work and role responsibilities.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive and transparent compensation, with visibility into department Associate-level pay ranges.
Opportunity for performance-based and profit-sharing bonuses.
Paid vacation and sick time.
Paid parental leave.
Opportunity for a flexible work environment and schedule, varying by department and role.
Community involvement and volunteer opportunities.
Free virtual healthcare services for Associates enrolled in medical plans.
Medical plan options including employer-funded HSA options.
Vision coverage.
100% employer-paid dental option available to all Associates.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employer-sponsored life and disability insurance options.
Voluntary insurance options, including accident, hospital, and critical care coverage.
401(k), with Associates 100% vested once enrolled and a discretionary company match.
Roth 401(k) option.
Financial wellness webinars.
Professional development training.
Individual Development Plan, varying by department.
Associate purchase discount program.