SS&C

financial services and healthcare technology

Iseriesmanager

London, United Kingdom; Chelmsford, United Kingdom; Harlow, United Kingdom; Basildon, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

financial services and healthcare technology
Problems you'll solve

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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