IBM Power Systems Administrator

Overview MetroSys is seeking an experienced IBM Power Systems Administrator to take ownership of a customer’s IBM i environment across production, development, and disaster recovery systems. This is a key role supporting ongoing operations, system reliability, security, and future modernization initiatives. The position is a backfill for a retiring administrator, offering extensive cross‑training and long‑term stability. Key Responsibilities Manage and administer IBM i / IBM Power Systems across production, development, and DR environments. Oversee day‑to‑day system operations, including workload management, job scheduling, system health monitoring, and security administration. Handle BRMS backup operations , disaster recovery replication, and periodic recovery testing. Perform system optimization, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Support and maintain third‑party applications integrated with the IBM i ecosystem (e.g., Avalara, Seagull, Aldon, Halcyon, and other platform tools). Collaborate with internal teams to ensure system stability, data integrity, and operational resilience. Participate in documentation, knowledge transfer, and cross‑training as part of the planned transition. Assist with broader IT operations where needed, particularly in Windows Server, virtualization, or general infrastructure tasks (nice to have). Required Qualifications 3+ years hands‑on experience working with IBM i / iSeries / IBM Power Systems. Strong knowledge of system administration, security configuration, PTF management, and job scheduling. Experience with backup/recovery , BRMS, DR replication, and performance optimization. Familiarity with operational tools and third‑party applications commonly used in IBM i environments. Ability to work independently, own critical systems, and collaborate across IT teams. Strong communication skills and a commitment to reliability and operational excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr MetroSys, Inc.