About the Role
Administer and support large IBM i (iSeries/IBMi) environments to ensure system stability, performance, and security.
Responsibilities
- Perform operating system upgrades, patching activities, and manage Program Temporary Fixes (PTFs) and cumulative PTF packages.
- Monitor system performance including CPU, memory, storage, and disk utilization, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
- Manage backup and recovery operations using BRMS or equivalent tools, including disaster recovery planning and testing.
- Configure and maintain LPAR environments, TCP/IP networking, and connected system devices.
- Create and maintain user profiles, security settings, and access controls in accordance with security policies and compliance requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve IBM i hardware, software, and infrastructure-related issues while coordinating with vendors and support teams as required.
Requirements
- 2+ years of IBM i (iSeries/IBMi) system administration experience.
- Experience with IBM i OS upgrades, PTF management, security administration, and performance tuning.
- Strong understanding of IBM Power Systems architecture and core IBM i technologies.
- Experience using BRMS or equivalent backup and recovery solutions.
- Familiarity with disaster recovery planning, execution, and testing.
- Experience managing LPAR environments and TCP/IP configurations.
- Knowledge of IBM i security concepts including user authorities, object security, auditing, and system monitoring tools.
- Exposure to IBM i scripting or automation technologies such as CL, SQL, or RPG would be advantageous.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Skills
- IBM i
- iSeries
- IBMi
- BRMS
- CL
- SQL
- RPG
- TCP/IP
Location
- London
- Basildon
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 2+ years
Benefits
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- access to SS&C University
- Competitive holiday scheme
- Competitive benefits designed to support the wellbeing of our staff
About the Company
- SS&C is a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue.
- Headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, with 27,000+ employees in 35 countries.
- Serves 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms.
- Relies on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.
Equal Opportunity
- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
- SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
