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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