Systems Administrator

Status: Direct Hire

Job Title: Systems Administrator - iSeries

Location: Hybrid in Portland, OR

Salary: $100,000-$110,000

About the company:

They're a nonprofit providing health insurance services to meet the healthcare needs of low-income Oregonians. They serve about one-quarter of Oregon Health Plan members.

Their mission is to inspire and partner to create quality and equity in individual and community health. Their vision is healthy communities for all individuals, regardless of income or social factors.

They focus on the total health of our members, not just traditional health care. In teaming up with members, families, and communities, they help Oregonians live better lives, prevent illness and respond effectively to health issues.

Every day, they help hundreds of thousands of Oregonians get the care they deserve. But good health is more than health care. That's why they invest in programs that help people get housing, healthy food, job training, and more.

Systems Administrator – iSeries:

Our client is seeking a Systems Administrator – iSeries to manage and support their IBM Power Systems while contributing to broader systems and infrastructure initiatives. This individual will play a key role in ensuring reliable daily operations, maintaining system performance, and supporting the long-term transition from iSeries to cloud-based environments such as Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the desire to grow with the organization as it evolves technologically.

This role is a hybrid model in Portland, Oregon.

Systems Administrator – iSeries Responsibilities:

• Administer, monitor, and maintain IBM i (AS/400) environments across production, development, and backup systems to ensure performance, availability, and reliability.
• Perform OS upgrades, PTFs, and application patching while maintaining detailed system documentation and test plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues including performance bottlenecks, job failures, and user access problems.
• Oversee user management and access controls, enforce security policies, and conduct periodic audits.
• Manage and validate system backups, BRMS processes, and disaster recovery procedures to meet recovery objectives.
• Install, configure, and maintain third-party applications integrated with the iSeries platform (e.g., Avalara, Seagull, Aldon, and related tools).
• Support and maintain Windows Server environments including AD, DNS, DHCP, and related infrastructure components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to support software integrations and resolve escalated issues.
• Contribute to system documentation, process improvement, and automation initiatives using scripting tools such as PowerShell or PowerCLI.
• Participate in on-call rotations and occasional after-hours maintenance to support critical operations.

Systems Administrator – iSeries Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM Power Systems (AS/400) in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency with IBM i OS, CL programming, system operations, job scheduling, and work management.
• Strong understanding of IBM i security, user authorization, backup and recovery procedures, and performance tuning.
• Experience supporting Windows Server environments (2016 and newer), including patch management and system monitoring.
• Strong documentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and creativity in developing efficient technical solutions.
• Team-oriented with a proactive, collaborative work style.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience.
• Availability for on-call support and occasional after-hours maintenance.

Preferred:

• IBM certification in iSeries Administration.
• Experience with BRMS, SQL on IBM i, or modernization/migration projects.
• Familiarity with high availability, clustering, and network connectivity (FTP, SFTP, ODBC).
• Interest in growing toward a broader Systems or Azure Administration role as the company transitions toward cloud infrastructure.