Our Director of Technology and (iBM i) ERP Operations is responsible for iBM Power Systems Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) multi-partition environment, which includes system design, up-time, monitoring, and security of hardware, internal applications, and 3rd bolt-on party services and software
Essential Job Duties
- Support all aspects of iSeries-related hardware and system software.
- Analyze/design/develop/support new native and homegrown applications
- Configure/manage/upgrade 3rd party applications
- Maintain the local data center infrastructure, including power, fire suppression, air conditioning, and system uptime
- Configure and monitor mirrored applications and systems (Disaster Recovery/High Availability)
- Conduct troubleshooting; work with programmers and their team leaders to resolve application support issues
- Work with vendors to establish and maintain service contracts and relationships and maintain the team budget and expenditures
- Establish, collect, and analyze metrics on departmental operating efficacy and implement change to increase productivity
- Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and maintain systemic segregation of duties in accordance with internal and external audit guidelines
Qualifications Include - A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
- 5 plus years' experience working on the iSeries platform
- Inter-systems communication protocols
- Working Knowledge of IBM Client Access Solutions
- Possess experience and an appetite for working with all aspects of I.T. systems (hardware, software, security, network, infrastructure, telecommunications, Internet)
- Hands-on hardware software and hardware maintenance support experience
- Have experience in leading projects and small to mid-sized teams' goal accomplishment against evolving deadlines
Preferred Qualifications - Problem-solving skills in a complex Management Information Systems (MIS) environment
- RPG programming background and familiarity with Profound / GUI
- Excellent written communication skills
- Analytical skillsets and hands-on work with SQL and Excel
- Ability to execute hands-on tasks while coordinating and delegating additional work
- Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills; ability to relate information in technical and layman's terms to diverse audiences
- Ability to adapt to an evolving technological environment and business landscape