Systems Administrator – IBM iSeries

Forward Air Corporation

. Administer and maintain the IBM iSeries (AS/400) environment, including hardware, IBM i operating systems, DB2/400 databases, and related infrastructure .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeCoppell • Texas • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in administering IBM iSeries (AS/400) environments, including system performance tuning, security management, and backup and recovery processes. Proficient in utilizing IBM i administration tools and scripting for automation while ensuring compliance with security protocols.

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IBM iSeries AdministrationDB2/400 Database ManagementPerformance TuningBackup And Recovery ProceduresIBM Certified System Administrator

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Hard Skills

IBM i (OS/400)System AdministrationScripting With CLSQLStorage ManagementTroubleshootingSystem ArchitectureDiagnostic ProceduresWorkload ManagementJob Scheduling

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsDiscretion And Confidentiality

Tools & Technologies

IBM Navigator For iIBM Operations NavigatorMicrosoft O365Web Conferencing ToolsMonitoring Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

IBM Certified System Administrator

Industry Keywords

Disaster RecoverySecurity ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationOn-Call SupportProduction Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and maintain the IBM iSeries (AS/400) environment, including hardware, IBM i operating systems, DB2/400 databases, and related infrastructure
Monitor system health, performance, capacity, CPU utilization, memory usage, and disk consumption
Perform system upgrades, operating system updates, patches, PTF installations, and software deployments
Configure, manage, and test backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures
Execute backup and restoration activities and validate recovery readiness
Create, maintain, and administer user profiles, authorities, and security controls
Monitor security logs, investigate vulnerabilities, and remediate security-related issues with stakeholders
Conduct performance tuning, workload management, job scheduling, memory optimization, storage management, and system balancing
Implement and maintain monitoring tools and processes
Support IBM iSeries-based applications and resolve issues with developers and business teams
Troubleshoot hardware, software, operating system, database, and network issues
Maintain documentation of configurations, procedures, backup schedules, recovery plans, and operational standards
Generate system performance and capacity reports
Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams on migrations, upgrades, integrations, and implementations
Participate in on-call support rotations
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
7+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM iSeries (AS/400) environments in a production setting
Strong experience with IBM i (OS/400), DB2/400, system administration, performance tuning, security management, backup and recovery, and troubleshooting
Proficiency with IBM i administration tools and utilities, including IBM Navigator for i, IBM Operations Navigator, and related platform management tools
Strong knowledge of IBM i hardware configurations, storage management, system architecture, and diagnostic procedures
Experience scripting and automating administrative processes using CL (Control Language), SQL, or comparable scripting technologies
Familiarity with modern integration technologies, including web services, APIs, and third-party solutions supporting IBM i environments
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information
Proficient with Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing tools (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)
Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on-site setting, with travel for related meetings/events
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred but not required
IBM i administration certifications, including IBM Certified System Administrator credentials, preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participation in on-call support rotations as needed to address critical system issues outside normal business hours