IBMi Engineer III

Vermont Information Processing•Colchester, VT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Vermont Information Processing (VIP) is seeking an experienced, collaborative IBMi Engineer III to join its Infrastructure team. The position supports the reliability, performance, and security of enterprise infrastructure in a highly available, mission-critical environment. The engineer works closely with Infrastructure, Security, Middleware, Networking, and Application teams and contributes to modernization, automation, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience and certifications will also be considered.
5+ years of experience supporting IBM i (AS/400, iSeries) platforms in an enterprise environment.
Experience administering AIX, Linux, UNIX, or related operating systems.
Strong understanding of enterprise storage, SAN technologies, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
Experience with TCP/IP networking concepts and infrastructure troubleshooting.
Experience supporting cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Experience with virtualization technologies such as VIOS, VMware, or Nutanix.
Experience with automation and scripting languages such as Python, Java, C++, or similar technologies.
Ability to support a 24x7 operational environment and participate in on-call responsibilities as needed.
Strong knowledge of IBM i system administration and enterprise infrastructure technologies.
Experience supporting highly available, mission-critical production environments.
Knowledge of storage technologies, SAN architecture, disaster recovery, and backup solutions.
Experience with infrastructure automation and scripting.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
A proactive mindset focused on reliability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Manage, monitor, and maintain IBM i (AS/400, iSeries) systems and associated infrastructure.
Support enterprise storage environments, SAN technologies, and Brocade Fiber Channel switching.
Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, software, and system management tools.
Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
Perform system tuning, including memory management, subsystem configuration, and workload optimization.
Administer backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to ensure business continuity.
Implement and maintain security controls, access management practices, and compliance requirements.
Support virtualization platforms and infrastructure technologies, including VIOS and VMware environments.
Develop and maintain automation solutions and scripting to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues across operating systems, storage, networking, and application environments.
Maintain system documentation, procedures, and operational standards.
Participate in system upgrades, patching activities, and technology refresh initiatives.
Provide technical support and guidance during incident response and critical system events.
Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, Middleware, and Development teams to support business initiatives.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and team members.