FNTS Sr. IBM iSeries Engineer (Remote/Work from Home)

Job Overview

The Sr. IBM iSeries Engineer is part of a managed services engineering team. The engineer maintains customer IBM i /iSeries environments and solves technical problems efficiently. In addition to maintaining existing systems, the engineer helps plan and migrate customer systems via tape save/restore or software replication, expands environments, ensures proper handling of system backups, and reacts to break/fix issues that compromise system operability and functionality.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents and requests in a timely manner providing in-depth analysis and solutions to meet service level agreements
• Review previous issues looking for opportunities to proactively avoid future problems as part of the FNTS Continuous Improvement culture
• Perform reporting functions as required or requested by customer
• Prepare special activities (DR testing/planning, OS upgrades, PTF deployment)
• Maintain and configure the IBM i OS and Licensed Program Products (LPPs)
• Write and maintain system documentation
• Work with customers to accomplish their migration to FNTS or remote management setup
• Implement technologies based on the team roadmap, e.g., develop new offerings leveraging hardware or OS capabilities such as Live Partition Mobility (LPM)
• Install new software releases while working with customer on timing/testing/implementation
• Maintain golden/sandbox systems for templates
• Participate in technical infrastructure projects as the IBM i SME

Job Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in IBM iSeries System Administration
• Knowledge of i/OS systems from V5R4 to V7R3 and major differentiators
• Knowledge of POWER systems hardware
• Experience configuring LPARs using the Hardware Management Console
• Experience with storage management in JBOD, RAID, and SAN environments and performance differences with each
• Experience defining and troubleshooting printer configurations
• Experience configuring TCP/IP and associated servers in an IPV4 environment (IPv6 desired)
• Understanding of journal management
• Software-based replication (MIMIX, iTera, PowerHA)
• BRMS backup solutions for system recovery/migration
• Familiarity with physical and virtual tape library configuration and implementation
• Ongoing OS Upgrades, PTF deployment and software installation via Image Catalog
• Experience using performance tools such as MPG
• Experience configuring and deploying automation and monitoring tools such as Halcyon, absMessage, and Robot products
• Experience coding and debugging CL
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentations)
• Knowledge of AV/AR, web query, Flash Copy, and Global Mirror desired

Compensation

Base pay range: $89,828.00 - $148,215.00

Work Environment

The incumbent will work remotely, offering flexibility to contribute from anywhere in the US. Occasional travel for in-person meetings may be required, and work location is subject to change based on business needs.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Time off programs
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care
• Employee Banking
• Growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Short‑Term/Long‑Term Disability insurance

Equal Opportunity & Belonging

FNTS is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity. FNTS values belonging and fosters a culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, recognized, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

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