LRS Consulting Services is seeking an IBM I Operations Specialist for an exciting remote opportunity. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts combined with your technical expertise equals career possibilities for you.

About Us

We’re a leading IT Staffing company looking for a seasoned IBM i Operations Specialist to join our dynamic team. If you’re a well-rounded individual skilled in IBM i operations and work management, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview

The IBM i Series Administrator will be responsible for managing and supporting IBM i environments. This includes job flow, system monitoring, third-party applications, and system security. This role works closely with the programming staff and reports directly to the IT Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage IBM i job flows, subsystems, and job descriptions.
• Monitor, update, and configure third-party applications.
• Implement and oversee IBM i security measures.
• Support user connectivity via TCP/IP, lines, controllers, and devices.
• Handle Save/Restore options and strategies, including working with IBM’s BRMS software.
• Read and interpret IBM i service logs, send required information to IBM.
• Comfortable with CL programming and general application support.
• Liaise with the programming staff for promoting/demoting program updates.

Skills Needed

• Familiarity with IBM i job flows, subsystems, and job descriptions.
• Experience with Third-Party applications, particularly the following:
• Prodata DBU
• PTC Host-Dev
• AFPTOOL, MAILTOOL, SPOOLTOOL
• SEA Audit, Hawkeye, ZipCity/PerZip4, Z4LatLon
• PowerTech Authority Broker, PowerTech AntiVirus
• And more
• Strong understanding of IBM i security (authorities, user profiles, etc.)
• Comfortable with user connectivity (TCP/IP, lines, controllers, devices).
• Familiar with Save/Restore options and IBM’s BRMS software.
• Competency in CL programming and IBM i internal database.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IBM i system administration.
• Must have permanent Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship
• Third party candidates will not be considered

LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.

Colorado Pay Range

20 – 125/per Hour