ISeries Systems Administrator

Some of what you will do

This role is to support Staples Canada’s IBM iSeries (AS/400) servers. You will work with our vendor / partners, be responsible for the daily operations of our systems, maintain maximum availability of our IBM iSeries servers.

Specifically, You Will

• Lead projects associated to the enhancement upgrade / patching, or implementation of new or existing technology solutions on IBM I
• Work with hosting partner, install of cumulative PTFs and upgrade packages
• Setup Robot job scheduling and production promotion
• Maintain and upgrade third party vendor software on IBM I
• Setup, maintain and monitor IBM I security as per Security group requirement
• Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting
• Maintain compliance to all IT policies and procedures
• Provide after hour support to address critical business and / or IT issues

Some of what you need

• 5 – 10 years of experience supporting IBM I systems as system engineer / system administrator
• Degree in computer science or engineering with relevant work experience
• Experience in IBM I v7.3 or above, including applying PTFs, OS upgrades, Backup and Restore, security management and printer queue setup

Third Party Vendor Software Upgrades

Experience in Robot Suites (Schedule, Console, Alert, Network etc), MIMIX configuration, Patrick Townsend setup

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio etc.)

Physical demands/working conditions

Office environment – Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy.

Some of what you will get

Associate discount

Health and Dental benefits

RRSP/DPSP

• Performance bonuses
• Learning & Development programs
• And more...
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