iSeries / AS400 System Administrator

Kforce Inc.

Coppell, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$11–$22
LOCATION
Coppell, TX
POSTED
13 days ago
Kforce's client is seeking a Senior IBM i (iSeries/AS400) System Administrator to support and maintain a mission-critical IBM i platform in an enterprise environment. This is a hands-on role responsible for system stability, performance, and ongoing operational support. What You'll Do:
  • Administer and support IBM i environments across production, non-production, and DR
  • Support IBM POWER8, POWER9, POWER10, and POWER11 systems running IBM i 7.x
  • Perform OS upgrades, PTF installation, firmware coordination, and routine maintenance
  • Manage LPARs and system resources
  • Monitor and tune system performance (CPU, memory, disk, workloads)
  • Troubleshoot application, subsystem, job, and DB2 for i issues
  • Support backups, recovery, IPLs, and incident response
  • Administer IBM i security (user profiles, object authorities, auditing)
  • Document procedures and support runbooks
Act as an escalation point for complex IBM i issues

Requirements:

  • Strong enterprise experience administering IBM i (iSeries / AS400)
  • Hands-on experience with IBM POWER systems (8-11)
  • Solid knowledge of IBM i 7.x
  • Experience supporting production, mission-critical systems
Nice to Have:
  • PTF management and system upgrade experience
  • Backup, disaster recovery, or high-availability exposure
  • Strong documentation and communication skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/