IBMi System Administrator

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  • Role: IBMi System Administrator
  • Employment: Full Time
  • Experience: 3 to 6 Years
  • Salary: Not Disclosed
  • Location: Jaipur

Programmers.IO is currently looking to hire IBMi System Administrator on IBMi System Administration Technology. If you think you are a good fit and willing to work from Jaipur location.Please apply with you resume or share your resume at Nidhi.Joshi@programmers.ai

Experience Required: 3 to 6 Years

The IBMi System Administrator is responsible for the reliable operation, performance, and security of IBM i (AS/400) systems. This role ensures business continuity through proactive system monitoring, efficient job scheduling, and robust backup and recovery strategies.


Key Responsibilities:
System Monitoring & Maintenance

  • Monitor system performance, resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk), and job queues.
  • Identify and resolve system bottlenecks and errors.
  • Maintain system health through regular diagnostics and performance tuning.

Job Scheduling & Automation

  • Use IBM i Job Scheduler (WRKJOBSCDE) to automate batch jobs and system tasks.
  • Ensure timely execution of critical business processes.
  • Coordinate with application teams to optimize job dependencies and scheduling windows.


Backup & Recovery

  • Develop and maintain backup strategies using SAVSYS, SAVLIB, SAVOBJ, and IFS backups.
  • Implement multi-tier backup plans: daily incremental, weekly full library, and monthly full system backups.
  • Use BRMS (Backup, Recovery & Media Services) for automated media tracking and recovery operations.
  • Perform regular restoration tests to validate backup integrity.
  • Execute recovery procedures including RSTLIB, RSTOBJ, RSTUSRPRF, and RSTCFG during disaster recovery scenarios.


Security & User Management

  • Administer user profiles, access permissions, and security policies.
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

Software & System Updates

  • Install and patch IBM i operating system and related software.
  • Coordinate with vendors for software upgrades and issue resolution.


Capacity Planning & Documentation

  • Forecast system growth and recommend hardware/software upgrades.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.

Skills and Knowledge:

  • IBMi System Administration