26 applicants

Company

CVS Health · 16 hours ago

IBM iSeries Systems Staff Engineer

Connecticut, United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$107K/yr - $261K/yr

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead and perform advanced administration of IBM i systems, including complex system installs, architecture design, PTF deployment, advanced software installation, and configuration.

Architect and implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, ensuring system integrity and business continuity across multiple data centers.

Conduct in-depth performance analysis and system tuning, utilizing advanced tools such as iDoctor, Performance Navigator, and SQL (DBMON).

Lead system upgrades and hardware refreshes, managing the end-to-end process, including planning, testing, and deployment.

Oversee and enhance security measures, including advanced security management, audit compliance, and remediation of vulnerabilities.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement custom solutions to meet business needs.

Manage advanced storage solutions, including Independent Auxiliary Storage Pools (iASP's) and storage-based replication technologies.

Direct the monitoring and optimization of system performance, identifying potential issues before they impact business operations.

Act as a technical lead on projects, guiding the team through complex technical challenges and ensuring project deliverables meet high standards.

Provide expert-level support in a high-availability environment, including participation in on-call rotations for critical system support.

Qualification

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IBM iSeries administrationNetworking within IBM iHigh-availability software solutionsRPG programmingSQL programmingCL programmingPerformance tuningDisaster recovery planningSecurity managementDatabase optimizationVendor managementContract negotiationThird-party software integrationMentoring junior engineersAudit complianceCapacity planning

Required

7+ years of experience in IBM iSeries system administration, including experience in complex, enterprise-level environments

5+ years of networking within IBM i, including configuration and troubleshooting complex network connections

3+ years of expertise in high-availability software solutions and managing data across multiple sites, particularly utilizing the Precisely MIMIX replication product

3+ years of experience with advanced iSeries work management, including optimization of subsystems, job queues, and scheduling systems

Proven track record of leading major system upgrades, including hardware and OS, with a strong focus on minimizing business disruption

Proficiency in coding and script automation, particularly in RPG, CL, and SQL, to automate routine tasks and improve system efficiency

Preferred

Mastery of Precisely Connect CDC (Double-Take Share), Precisely Enforcive, BRMS, Robot Scheduler, and other advanced management tools

Strong understanding of database optimization and performance tuning specific to DB2 for iSeries

Experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and skill enhancement

A strong strategic mindset with the ability to align IT initiatives with business goals, driving value through technology

Deep knowledge of disaster recovery planning, implementation, and testing within IBM i environments

Advanced skills in security management, including audit journal analysis, compliance with security frameworks, and mitigation of security risks

Strong experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and third-party software integration

Benefits

Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Fully-paid term life insurance plan

Short-term and long term disability benefits

Numerous well-being programs

Education assistance

Free development courses

CVS store discount

Discount programs with participating partners

Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay

Paid holidays throughout the calendar year

Company

CVS Health

Glassdoor

3.1

CVS Health is a health solutions company that provides an integrated healthcare services to its members.

Founded in 1963

Woonsocket, Rhode Island, USA

10,001+ employees

https://www.cvshealth.com/

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