Job Description

Some of what you will do:

This 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

- 5 – 10 years of experience supporting IBM I systems as system engineer / system administrator
- Degree in computer science or engineering with relevant work experience




- 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.)

Physical Demands/working Conditions

Office workplace – Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy.

Some Of What You Will Get

- Associate discount
- Health and Dental benefits
- RRSP/DPSP
- Performance bonuses
- Learning & Development programs
- And more...

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📌 ISeries Systems Administrator (Richmond Hill)
🏢 Staples Canada
📍 Richmond Hill