iSeries Systems Administrator-Contract

This 6-month contract role is to support Staples Canada’s IBM iSeries (AS/400) servers. You will work with our vendor / partners, be responsible for the daily operations of our systems, maintain maximum availability of our IBM iSeries servers.

Specifically you will:

• Lead projects associated to the enhancement upgrade / patching, or implementation of new or existing technology solutions on IBM I
• Work with hosting partner, install of cumulative PTFs and upgrade packages
• Setup Robot job scheduling and production promotion
• Maintain and upgrade third party vendor software on IBM I
• Setup, maintain and monitor IBM I security as per Security group requirement
• Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting
• Maintain compliance to all IT policies and procedures
• Provide after hour support to address critical business and / or IT issues

Some of what you need:

• Degree in c...