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 computer science or engineering with relevant work experience

• 5 – 10 years of experience supporting IBM I systems as system engineer / system administrator

• Experience in IBM I v7.3 or above, including applying PTFs, OS upgrades, Backup and Restore, security management and printer queue setup 

• Third Party Vendor Software Upgrades

• Experience in Robot Suites (Schedule, Console, Alert, Network etc), MIMIX configuration, Patrick Townsend setup  

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio etc.)

About Us

We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About the Team

At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.

We are building an inclusive and diverse team

Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.