iSeries System Administrator Resume

SUMMARY:

Analytical, customer - focused IT professional with strong iSeries background and demonstrated problem-solving skills. Highly accomplished in quickly determining project needs and driving timely solutions in high-pressure environments. Self-motivated systems administrator with excellent communication skills and track record of effective cross-functional collaboration.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Hardware Upgrades
System Security
Customer Interface
DR Testing
Troubleshooting & Analysis iSeries Programming & Hardware
New Implementation
System Configuration
Project Management
System Tuning
User Support
Reporting & Documentation

KEY SKILLS ASSESSMENT:

Software: Infinium, Robot Apps (Scheduler, Save, Alert, Console, Reports), Plus, Aldon, iSeries Access, CMS, Lawson, Taatools, Mimix, Track-it, Rumba, Messenger, Microsoft Office Suite, job scheduling tools

Languages: Java, RPG400, Cobol/JCL, CL

Hardware & Systems: IBM DB/2 UDB, EDI, IPL, SAP, Windows, LAN, WAN, AS/400 iSeries, V6/V7 iOS, iASPs, DS8800 SAN, SAN switches, iSeries Power HA, BRMS saves, Flash Copy, HMC (LPAR)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

iSeries System Administrator

Responsibilities:

Interface with program management personnel and Military One Source service centers on high level issues involving data architecture, compliance requirements and reporting needs.
Execute system refreshes and oversee daily operations including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) reporting needs.
Install, configure and maintain operating system and support system software as well as third party software.
Maintain disaster recovery backups, tape management and documentation, including BRMS (IBM backup Recovery and Media Services), to ensure business continuity.
Ensure disaster recovery documentation is maintained in a state consistent with the current operating environment so as to maintain business continuity.
Coordinate hardware maintenance and repairs with business partner/IBM, and respond quickly to system hardware and software failures.

Confidential, Chicago, IL

iSeries System Administrator, Helpdesk

Responsibilities:

Proudly serve clients via phone, email, and ticketing system as iSeries System Administrator for award-winning provider of computer consulting services.
Execute systems refreshes and manage daily operations including interfacing with program management personnel on high level issues involving data architecture, compliance requirements including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and reporting needs.
Install, configure, and maintain operating system and support system software as well as third-party applications.
Perform capacity planning, performance analysis, and DR testing. Contribute to iSeries system documentation and regularly report to key stakeholders.
Maintain disaster recovery backups, tape management, and documentation, including BRMS (IBM Backup, Recovery, and Media Services), to ensure business continuity.
Coordinate hardware maintenance and repairs with business partner/IBM, and respond quickly to system hardware and software failures.

Confidential, Pompano Beach, FL

iSeries System Administrator, Helpdesk

Responsibilities:

Supported all internal IT systems for established consumer credit repair organization.
Managed user jobs, system messages, and criteria for user and system security.
Worked intensely with iSeries servers including BRMS and developed expertise in LPAR (logic partitions) and HMC (hardware management consoles).
Served as client-facing representative regarding IT issues through phone, email, and ticketing system.
Led all backup recovery and tape management processes and maintained detailed documentation.
Perform additions, changes, and deletions while managing job scheduling tools on all iSeries systems.
Quickly rose to any challenge presented by management and regularly completed projects ahead of schedule.

Confidential, Chicago, IL

IS Data Center Lead/iSeries System Administrator

Responsibilities:

Reviewed project plans and collaborated with users, management, vendors, and technicians to determine computing needs and system requirements for leading developer of custom-engineered and application-specific interface, sensor, switch, power, and data technology.
Backed up and restored data, and installed system patches and product temporary fixes (PTF).
Managed user and system security criteria, user jobs, and system messages.
Steered national and international deployment and implementation of Iron Mountain Offsite Tape Vaulting Services, relocated and redeployed iSeries to Kentucky and Singapore, and participated in deployment of HA-Mimix Replication product.
Led 24/7 help desk and operations staff supporting operating systems, hardware, software, peripherals, LPAR/HMC, and IBM iSeries infrastructure.

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