AS400 IBM i Technician Analyst

AS400/ iSeries --   IBM I Technician/ Analyst

Great opportunity with an Intl fast growing company.

6-month contract to permanent hire position.

Hybrid position in the office 3 days a week

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.

Competencies

Experience

Analytical skills and IBM i (AS/400) experience