IBM Power Systems Administrator

Company: MetroSys
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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. Powered by JazzHR HYzh2SjYo1

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