iSeries Administrator

The Role

Amphenol Aerospace Operations is seeking an iSeries Administratorto work out of its state-of-the-art facility in Sidney, NY.

The key responsibilities of this iSeries Administratorinclude, but are not limited to:

• Oversee daily administration of IBM AS/400 (iSeries) hardware, operating systems, and third-party applications
• Install, configure, and maintain AS/400 hardware, OS/400 software, networked devices, client-access software, journaling, mirroring, and related components
• Collaborate with the network team to support Windows-based server environments integrated with AS/400 systems
• Develop, document, and maintain procedures for system backups, restores, performance optimization, and configuration management
• Manage and monitor backup operations for production systems and ensure compliance with organizational policies
• Apply and test operating system updates, application software releases, and patches in both test and production environments
• Conduct system monitoring to verify resource integrity, system availability, and job completion, review system and application logs regularly
• Ensure successful backup of all required file systems and system data; manage media rotation and storage in accordance with backup policies
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software failures; assist users in recovery and restoration of impacted services
• Participate in the on-call support rotation to provide timely resolution of system issues
• Lead and coordinate AS/400 system recovery efforts as part of the organization's disaster recovery strategy

Location

• Sidney, NY
• 30 Minute Drive from Binghamton, NY
• 20 Minute Drive from Oneonta, NY

Salary: $65,000 - $90,000

The Person

The key skills and qualities of a at Amphenol Aerospace Operations:

• Bachelor's degree in information systems or related field, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in AS/400 / OS/400 system administration
• Hands-on experience with applying Program Temporary Fixes (PTFs) and performing version upgrades
• Experience managing backup processes using industry best practices for media rotation, retention, and disaster recovery
• Experience with Windows Server administration is preferred
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues involving AS/400 hardware and software
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently to troubleshoot issues and manage scheduled tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain professional relationships across teams and departments
• In-depth knowledge of AS/400 system operations, administration and troubleshooting techniques
• Familiarity with AS/400 networked environments, including access controls, security protocols, and compliance procedures
• Solid understanding of network protocols, infrastructure, and software components relevant to AS/400 systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Physical ability to work in an office environment, including prolonged periods of sitting or standing
• Ability to lift and carry light to moderate loads as required

The Company

With manufacturing sites in Sidney, NY, Mesa, AZ, Nogales, MX, and a Design Center in Pasadena, CA, Amphenol Aerospace Operations has been a leader in designing and manufacturing electrical components for the aviation and commercial airplane industry for over 100 years.

Focusing on serving the needs of advanced and challenging market segments, we pride ourselves on our consistent ability to innovate and provide the markets with new creative solutions.

Working at Amphenol means you are recognized and valued for your contributions because we believe that our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. We support and encourage career development for all employees and have ample opportunities for advancement.

We pride ourselves for being customer-centric, accountable, reliable, and enthusiastic in all that we do. These values are ingrained in each of us and contribute to a culture of teamwork and meaningful work.

Amphenol offers a competitive wage and benefits. The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. This position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain required authorization(s) from the U.S. Government.

Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. We aim to create an inclusive working environment where all employees are respected and treated equally.

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