Global Service Resources is looking for a contractor in Los Angeles.
TITLE: AS/400 System Administrator 857
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA, 90012 (Remote)
SHIFT: Standard (7am)
HOURS PER WEEK: 40hrs
POSITION: 1
ASSIGNMENT TYPE: Temporary (12 months w/ high chance of extension or possibility of direct hire with LA County)
TARGET START DATE: 06/01/26
PAYRATE: $75-80/hr W2
DESCRIPTION
- The AS/400 Systems Engineer demonstrates technical expertise in the administration, performance, and support of the IBM i platform, including:
- System Administration & Architecture:
- Strong understanding of IBM i architecture, object-based file system, and core system components
- Proficiency with CL (Control Language) commands and scripting for automation and operations.
- Experience with system navigation tools including command line, Navigator for i, and Access Client Solutions (ACS).
- Administration of system configurations, libraries, subsystems, job scheduling, and device descriptions.
- System Monitoring & Performance:
- Experience with system monitoring tools and operational alerting.
- Ability to analyze and manage CPU, memory utilization, and job queue performance.
- Performance tuning and capacity management to ensure system efficiency and reliability
- Backup, Recovery & Availability:
- Administration of backup and recovery processes, including scheduling and media management (tape and virtual)
- Knowledge of disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
- Familiarity with high availability (HA) and business continuity solutions.
- Platform Maintenance & Integration:
- Management of system upgrades, PTFs, and ongoing maintenance DB2 for i database administration, including performance tuning and data integrity.
- Support for network connectivity, interfaces, and integration with external and modern platforms (APIs, data exchange).
- Development & Application Support:
- Working knowledge of RPG (RPGLE / Free RPG), CL programming, and SQL.
- Ability to develop and maintain utility programs, scripts, and minor application enhancements.
- Experience with code debugging, job analysis, and performance optimization of existing applications.
- Support for data integration and interface development between IBM i and external systems
- Professional Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams.
- Demonstrated ownership and accountability in a production support environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At minimum, three years' experience within the last seven years conducting day-to-day server, system and security administration of an IBM AS/400 platform, preferably at the Version 7, R3 level or higher.
- Three years’ experience with developing, coding, testing and implementing programs specifically for the AS/400, or which can transfer data into existing or newly developed systems.
- Three years' experience with Power 8 to EMC Dell VNX storage connectivity for disaster recovery backups.
- This classification requires a bachelor’s degree in information technology (IT), Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Administration or a related field and at least one IBM i (AS/400) training course completed. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- Candidates in or near Los Angeles is preferred but not required.
**LOS ANGELES COUNTY HAS A VERY RIGOROUS INTERVIEW/HIRING/ON-BOARDING PROCESS DUE TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE POSITION. PLEASE NOTE THAT INTERVIEWS AND BACKGROUND CHECKS MAY TAKE 2 TO 6 WEEKS ALTOGETHER***
Note: You will not receive the same benefits as a direct County employee. You will be eligible for Health Insurance at a Discounted Rate and 5 paid Sick Days after 90 days of employment.
E-Verify:All employees are required to comply with E-Verify, an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases. E-Verify check will be conducted, and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.
ABOUT US:Global Service Resources is a national recruiter for IT professionals and Healthcare professionals throughout the continental United States. We specialize in government and private short term, per diem, and long-term contracts. We are located in Burbank, CA and take great pride in offering the best paying contract positions on the market! We make a great team! Let us get you to work!
Pay: $75.00 - $80.00 per hour
Experience:
- IBM AS/400: 3 years (Required)
- developing, coding, testing and implementing: 3 years (Required)
- Power 8 to EMC Dell VNX storag: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
