SS&C
financial services and healthcare technology
Iseriesmanager
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“Iseries manager at SS&C. Skills: IBM (iSeries/IBMi) system administration, OS upgrades, PTF management, security administration, BRMS, disaster recovery planning, LPAR management, TCP/IP configuration, system performance tuning, resource optimization. Lead and manage a team of IBM (iSeries/IBMi) system administrators. Oversee operating system upgrades, patching activities, and application of Program Temporary Fixes (PTFs) and cumulative packages”
What You'll Achieve.
drive results
Industry & Context.
Diagnose and resolve system, hardware, and software issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related or equivalent experience, 5–10 years of IBM (iSeries/IBMi) system administration experience, including OS upgrades, PTF management, and security administration, understanding of IBM Power Systems architecture and core IBM technologies, Experience with BRMS or equivalent backup and recovery solutions, Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and execution, Experience managing LPAR environments and TCP/IP configuration, Proficiency in IBM OS, PTF management, BRMS, journaling, and storage concepts, command of system performance tuning and resource optimization, Solid understanding of security principles including user authorities, object security, and system auditing, Knowledge of IBM Navigator for and other system management tools, Ability to interpret system logs, dumps, and performance reports, Familiarity with automation or scripting on IBM (CL, SQL, RPG knowledge a plus), Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams, organizational and prioritization skills, Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams, Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and drive results, Vendor and stakeholder management experience
Nice to Have
2+ years of leadership or team management experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead and manage a team of IBM (iSeries/IBMi) system administrators
Oversee operating system upgrades
and application of Program Temporary Fixes (PTFs) and cumulative packages
Monitor system performance including CPU utilization
and disk analyze logs and optimize resource allocation
Manage backup operations (nightly
quarterly) using BRMS or similar tools and lead disaster recovery planning
Administer user profiles
and enforce system access controls and security policies
Diagnose and resolve system
coordinating with vendors or support partners as needed
Configure and maintain LPARs
network settings (TCP/IP)
supporting infrastructure planning and capacity management
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Process & Methodology
Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and drive results
Full Job Description
As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology. **_Job Description_** ## **iSeries Manager** **Locations:** London, Chelmsford, Harlow, Basildon | Hybrid ### **Get To Know Us:** SS&C is leading the way. We continue to look for todays and tomorrow’s brightest talent, those that embody a spirit to improve not only their lives, but those around them. From college students to seasoned and experienced professionals, we encourage you to apply. SS&C prides itself on hiring diverse, honest, dynamic individuals, who value collaboration, accountability, and innovation to name a few. ### **Why You Will Love It Here!** • Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model • Your Future: Professional Development Reimbursement including access to SS&C University • Work/Life Balance: Competitive holiday scheme • Your Wellbeing: Competitive benefits designed to support the wellbeing of our staff • Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity • Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised throughout your career ### **What You Will Get To Do:** • Lead and manage a team of IBM i (iSeries/IBMi) system administrators • Oversee operating system upgrades, patching activities, and application of Program Temporary Fixes (PTFs) and cumulative packages • Monitor system performance including CPU utilization, memory consumption, and disk activity; analyze logs and optimize resource allocation • Manage backup operations (nightly, weekly, quarterly) using BRMS or similar tools and lead disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution • Administer user profiles, security settings, authority structures, and enforce system access controls and security policies • Diagnose and resolve system
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