IBM i Infrastructure Analyst

A respected enterprise organization in the Phoenix, Arizona area is hiring a full-time, onsite AS400 / IBM i Infrastructure Analyst to support critical business systems running on IBM Power Systems technology. This position will focus on IBM i administration, platform performance, system security, high-availability solutions, disaster recovery readiness, and ongoing infrastructure improvements.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced IBM i professional who enjoys taking ownership of complex environments and contributing to long-term platform stability. The organization continues to invest in infrastructure modernization, automation, security programs, and resiliency initiatives. The successful candidate will work alongside infrastructure, application, and operations teams while playing a key role in maintaining system availability and supporting business-critical workloads. Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of IBM i / AS400 administration experience
• Experience managing IBM Power Systems environments
• Strong IBM i operating system administration skills
• Experience performing PTF maintenance and operating system upgrades
• Backup and recovery administration experience
• Performance monitoring and capacity planning experience
• IBM i security administration knowledge
• Production environment support experience
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• PowerHA experience
• MIMIX experience
• iCluster experience
• CL programming knowledge
• RPG support or development experience
• ServiceNow experience
• Compliance or audit support experience
• Disaster recovery planning and testing experience
• Automation and process improvement experience

What You Will Be Doing

• Administer and maintain IBM i infrastructure environments
• Monitor platform performance and system health
• Deploy operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes
• Manage security controls and user access
• Support backup, recovery, and business continuity processes
• Participate in disaster recovery exercises and testing
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and operations teams
• Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiencies

Tech Breakdown

• 60% IBM i / AS400 Administration
• 20% High Availability & Disaster Recovery
• 10% Security & Compliance
• 10% Automation & Process Improvement

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands-on Infrastructure Support
• 10% Documentation & Planning
• 20% Team Collaboration & Project Work