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IBM I (AS400) System Operator

IBM I (AS400) System Operator (BBBH16704) Elizabeth, New Jersey

Looking for only local candidates in NJ and willing to work on Fulltime opportunities

USEReady has an immediate contract to hire role in Elizabeth, NJ for an IBM I (AS/400) System Operator.

Role and Responsibilities:
The IBM I System Operator will be responsible for:

  • Running standard jobs.
  • Maintain system and device health for high volume printers, tape drives.
  • Perform and manage backups.
  • Operate system side software.
  • Respond to error messages and resolve underlying issues.
  • Apply PTFs, perform IPLs, contact vendors for maintenance.
  • Run print jobs for business documents (e.g., invoices and reports) and distribute output as necessary.



Required Skills:

  • 3+ years IBM I, iSeries or AS400 operator experience.
  • Demonstrated proficiency IBM I OS v7.3
  • Troubleshooting and technical experience related to IBM i.
  • Must be able to run jobs from established run sheets and maintain those run sheets
  • IBM I Command set (Control Language Programming (CLP))
  • Minimum 1 year of Mimix experience
  • Prior BRMS experience
  • Ability to apply PTFs
  • Ability to perform IPLs
  • Prior HMC and Console experience
  • Interaction with users
  • Ability to work evenings weekends and holidays when necessary.
  • Familiarity with S/36 environment.



Education/Certification Requirements:

  • A college degree or equivalent work experience
  • IBM System I operations certifications a plus



Desirable Experience:

  • RPG programming language (IV, ILE and Freeform)
  • SQL
  • Cisco Meraki and Unified Communications
  • Documentation
  • DB2
  • Beverage industry experience
  • Experience with business users in the following departmental functions
    • Finance
    • Purchasing
    • Credit
    • Marketing
    • Sales
    • Customer Service
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