IBM Power Systems Administrator/Engineer (IBM i and AIX) ---100% REMOTE

Sr IBM Power System (i and AIX) Mainly iSeries AIX and Linux experience a big plus QUALIFICATIONS Required: • IBMi, iSeries, AS/400 System Administration (10+ years experience) • i/OS support for versions V7R4 to Current/Future Releases (upgrades, patching, etc.). • AIX OS support for versions 7.2 to Current/Future releases (upgrades, patching, etc.). • PowerVM and VIOS support • Performance Optimization (Memory pools, CPU pools, etc.) • Strong proactive resolution of security vulnerabilities (patching iSeries, AIX, Linux). • Hardware Management Console (HMC) configuration and support • Change Management Administration and promotions (Turnover, IAM, ChangeMaster) • IBM Power Systems Hardware configuration and support • IBM Server firmware support • Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) configuration and support • TCP/IP knowledge for server configuration and support • External(SAN) DASD understanding and support (configuration a plus) • SAN replication methods (IBM FSR, IBM FSFC, GlobalMirror) understanding and support (configuration a plus) • Data replication (InfoSphere Data Replication formerly known as DataMirror) configuration and support • Virtual Tape Library (FalconStor) solution configuration and support including patching (linux based) • BRMS (in-depth knowledge) configuration and support • MQ Series support Upgrades/PTF s patching • Troubleshooting skills, analytical skills, experience in high availability/real time environment • Effective English Communication skills (written and verbal) • Ability to work in a team environment, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task • Ensure processes and procedures are up to date and followed, manage scheduling, facilitate Major Incident calls with support teams and client representatives • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, to include resources, priorities, and timelines • Ability to mentor technical Operations staff when appropriate to optimize support response, etc. • MUST BE ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS/WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS (in support of production support, support of Operation team escalations, project implementations, etc.)