Iseries Manager

🕒 April 30

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SS&C Technologies

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1986

🏦 Banking

💳 Fintech

Banking • Healthcare • Fintech

SS&C Technologies is a global leader in financial services and healthcare technology, recognized as the world’s largest independent hedge fund and private equity administrator, as well as the largest mutual fund transfer agency. The company offers a comprehensive range of solutions including asset management, banking, healthcare, insurance, and wealth management, leveraging proprietary software and extensive expertise to meet the operational needs of clients across multiple industries.

📋 Description

• Lead and manage a team of IBM i (iSeries/IBMi) system administrators • Oversee operating system upgrades, patching activities, and application of Program Temporary Fixes (PTFs) and cumulative packages • Monitor system performance including CPU utilization, memory consumption, and disk activity; analyze logs and optimize resource allocation • Manage backup operations (nightly, weekly, quarterly) using BRMS or similar tools and lead disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution • Administer user profiles, security settings, authority structures, and enforce system access controls and security policies • Diagnose and resolve system, hardware, and software issues, coordinating with vendors or support partners as needed • Configure and maintain LPARs, network settings (TCP/IP), and system devices, supporting infrastructure planning and capacity management

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent experience • 5–10 years of IBM i (iSeries/IBMi) system administration experience, including OS upgrades, PTF management, and security administration • 2+ years of leadership or team management experience preferred • Strong understanding of IBM Power Systems architecture and core IBM i technologies • Experience with BRMS or equivalent backup and recovery solutions • Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and execution • Experience managing LPAR environments and TCP/IP configuration • Proficiency in IBM i OS, PTF management, BRMS, journaling, and storage concepts • Strong command of system performance tuning and resource optimization • Solid understanding of security principles including user authorities, object security, and system auditing • Knowledge of IBM Navigator for i and other system management tools • Ability to interpret system logs, dumps, and performance reports • Familiarity with automation or scripting on IBM i (CL, SQL, RPG knowledge a plus) • Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams • Strong organizational and prioritization skills • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams • Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and drive results • Vendor and stakeholder management experience

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model • Your Future: Professional Development Reimbursement including access to SS&C University • Work/Life Balance: Competitive holiday scheme • Your Wellbeing: Competitive benefits designed to support the wellbeing of our staff • Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity • Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised throughout your career