Sr IBM Power System (i and AIX) Mainly iSeries AIX and Linux experience a big plus QUALIFICATIONS Required:

• IBMi, iSeries, AS/400 System Administration (10+ years experience)
• i/OS support for versions V7R4 to Current/Future Releases (upgrades, patching, etc.).
• AIX OS support for versions 7.2 to Current/Future releases (upgrades, patching, etc.).
• PowerVM and VIOS support
• Performance Optimization (Memory pools, CPU pools, etc.)
• Strong proactive resolution of security vulnerabilities (patching iSeries, AIX, Linux).
• Hardware Management Console (HMC) configuration and support
• Change Management Administration and promotions (Turnover, IAM, ChangeMaster)
• IBM Power Systems Hardware configuration and support
• IBM Server firmware support
• Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) configuration and support
• TCP/IP knowledge for server configuration and support
• External(SAN) DASD understanding and support (configuration a plus)
• SAN replication methods (IBM FSR, IBM FSFC, GlobalMirror) understanding and support (configuration a plus)
• Data replication (InfoSphere Data Replication formerly known as DataMirror) configuration and support
• Virtual Tape Library (FalconStor) solution configuration and support including patching (linux based)
• BRMS (in-depth knowledge) configuration and support
• MQ Series support Upgrades/PTF s patching
• Troubleshooting skills, analytical skills, experience in high availability/real time environment
• Effective English Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work in a team environment, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Ensure processes and procedures are up to date and followed, manage scheduling, facilitate Major Incident calls with support teams and client representatives
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, to include resources, priorities, and timelines
• Ability to mentor technical Operations staff when appropriate to optimize support response, etc.
• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS/WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS (in support of production support, support of Operation team escalations, project implementations, etc.)