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Urgent Hybrid Opening for IBM Systems Administrator / Engineer - Houston, TX - Need Local to TX Only.

Urgent Hybrid Opening for IBM Systems Administrator / Engineer - Houston, TX - Need Local to TX Only.

SmartIPlaceHouston, TX, United States
2 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job description

Note :

  • Need Local to TX with same State I'd Only.

Position Overview :

  • We're supporting a long-term client project in the Houston area seeking a Solutions Engineer experienced in IBM i (iSeries) environments.
  • This is a senior systems administration role - ideal for someone who has moved on from programming but still understands it well enough to support developers, manage change control, and automate processes with CL and SQL.
  • The position focuses on system administration, upgrades, integrations, and support across IBM i and connected platforms such as Windows, Linux, Oracle, MS SQL, and Python.
  • Candidates should bring solid experience with IBM i operations, high availability (PowerHA), and modernization tools.
  • Responsibilities :

  • Administer and support IBM i systems, processes, and integrations with other enterprise platforms.
  • Manage operating system and software vendor upgrades.
  • Support developers by maintaining stable environments, enforcing change control, and troubleshooting application-level issues.
  • Develop and maintain automated solutions and scripts using CL and SQL.
  • Ensure adherence to IT governance, audit, and compliance standards (SOX).
  • Provide ongoing system enhancements, tuning, and maintenance.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, development, and business teams to coordinate system changes.
  • Maintain documentation, backup procedures, and change logs.
  • Participate in on-call rotation and assist during critical upgrades or recovery events.
  • Technical Expertise :

  • IBM i (iSeries) system administration and support (V7R3 or later).
  • CL expertise required; basic SQL scripting for automation.
  • Understanding of RPG and application structure to support developers (no programming expected).
  • Experience with :

  • PowerHA Replication, IBM Operations Navigator, and BRMS.
  • Aldon or ARCAD for change management.
  • BCD tools (Nexus Portal, Presto, WebSmart) a plus.
  • Open-source familiarity (Java, PGP) preferred.
  • Strong grasp of system performance, security, and high availability concepts.
  • Integration knowledge across Windows, Linux, Oracle, MS SQL, Python environments.
  • Qualifications :

  • 7 10 years of experience supporting IBM i systems.
  • Prior background in development (RPG, CL, SQL) strongly preferred - but focus should now be on systems engineering and administration.
  • Experience with OS upgrades, vendor updates, and system integrations.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred (MIS, Computer Science, or related field).
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