Job Description
A Technology Company. A People Company.
MetroSys is a San Diego based company that specializes in I.T. Professional Services, Staffing & Recruiting for some of the largest companies around the globe. We offer a competeitve salary and benefits package to all of our full time employees.
Great people. Great Company. Great Culture.
Work-life balance? Yes! Work hard, play hard. At MetroSys we believe it’s important that we enjoy what we do. Over the course of the founders’ careers, they have worked for some of the best companies in the world and there were three key elements that crystalized:
- Commitment to the customer
- Belief in the product
- Impact of company culture
At MetroSys, we believe these three items are necessary for our success. MetroSys has carefully crafted its team of highly skilled talent by not only hiring industry experts, but by selecting people that share our view on company culture. Our core values include teamwork, integrity, accountability, & embracing diversity.
Think you have what it takes to join our team? Apply Today!
Overview
MetroSys is seeking an experienced IBM Power Systems Administrator to take ownership of a customer’s IBM i environment across production, development, and disaster recovery systems. This is a key role supporting ongoing operations, system reliability, security, and future modernization initiatives. The position is a backfill for a retiring administrator, offering extensive cross-training and long-term stability.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and administer IBM i / IBM Power Systems across production, development, and DR environments.
Oversee day-to-day system operations, including workload management, job scheduling, system health monitoring, and security administration.
Handle BRMS backup operations, disaster recovery replication, and periodic recovery testing.
Perform system optimization, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
Support and maintain third-party applications integrated with the IBM i ecosystem (e.g., Avalara, Seagull, Aldon, Halcyon, and other platform tools).
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure system stability, data integrity, and operational resilience.
Participate in documentation, knowledge transfer, and cross-training as part of the planned transition.
Assist with broader IT operations where needed, particularly in Windows Server, virtualization, or general infrastructure tasks (nice to have).
Required Qualifications
3+ years hands-on experience working with IBM i / iSeries / IBM Power Systems.
Strong knowledge of system administration, security configuration, PTF management, and job scheduling.
Experience with backup/recovery, BRMS, DR replication, and performance optimization.
Familiarity with operational tools and third-party applications commonly used in IBM i environments.
Ability to work independently, own critical systems, and collaborate across IT teams.
Strong communication skills and a commitment to reliability and operational excellence.