AS400 Infrastructure Operations Support Engineer

MSRcosmos is an IT Services subsidiary of the MSRcosmos Group,

A U.S.-based multinational conglomerate. MSRcosmos Group focused on diverse ventures ranging from IT services to real estate and education. Together, both companies believe that business success and serving humanity are symbiotic and strive to excel at both.

Role: AS400 Infrastructure Operations Support Engineer

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Experience 5 to 7 Years

Job Description

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced AS400 Infrastructure Operations Support Engineer to manage and support our AS400 systems The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AS400 infrastructure management performance optimization backup and recovery security and troubleshooting using specific tools and technologies

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Management

Installation Configuration and Upgrades Set up and maintain AS400 systems including software upgrades and patches using tools like IBM i Access Client Solutions ACS and IBM Navigator for i

Storage Management Allocate storage space manage libraries and objects and plan for future storage needs using tools like IBM i Disk Management and BRMS Backup Recovery and Media Services

User Management Create and manage user accounts assign permissions and control access to the system using IBM Security Access Manager and IBM i User Profiles

Security Implement and maintain security measures to protect AS400 systems from unauthorized access and breaches using IBM i Security Tools and IBM Guardium

Performance Optimization

Monitoring Proactively monitor system performance identify bottlenecks and take corrective actions using tools like IBM Performance Tools for i and IBM i Performance Navigator

Tuning Tune system parameters SQL queries and indexes to optimize performance using IBM i SQL Performance Analyzer and IBM i Performance Data Investigator

Backup and Recovery

Backups Regularly back up systems to ensure data protection and disaster recovery using tools like BRMS and IBM i SaveRestore

Recovery Restore systems from backups and resolve data corruption issues using BRMS and IBM i Recovery Tools

Data Integrity

Data Modeling Work with data architects to design and implement efficient database schemas using tools like IBM Data Studio and IBM InfoSphere Data Architect

Data Validation Ensure data accuracy and consistency through data validation and integrity checks using IBM InfoSphere QualityStage

Collaboration

Developer Support Collaborate with developers to design and implement new system features and applications using tools like IBM Rational Developer for i and IBM i Access Client Solutions

User Support Provide training and support to users on how to access and use AS400 systems

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving Identify and resolve system issues errors and performance problems using tools like IBM i Service Tools and IBM i System Logs

Documentation Maintain documentation of system configurations procedures and troubleshooting steps using tools like Confluence and SharePoint

Daily Tasks

Monitor and manage the health and performance of AS400 systems

Perform routine maintenance tasks including updates patches and backups

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to AS400 systems

Collaborate with other IT teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and operation of AS400 systems

Provide support and training to endusers and IT staff

Maintain and update system documentation and procedures

Stay uptodate with the latest AS400 technologies and best practices

Preferred Certifications

IBM Certified System Administrator IBM i

IBM Certified Associate System Administrator IBM i

IBM Certified Database Administrator DB2 for i

IBM Certified Advanced Technical Expert IBM i

Skills

Mandatory Skills : AS400 - Cobol,CL/400,AS/400,COBOL400

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