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Quevera LLC

Linux System Administrator

Columbia, MD · On-site

This role requires hands-on expertise with IBM Enterprise Storage, Veritas NetBackup, and ... Administer, maintain, and optimize Linux-based systems in a production environment * Manage and ...

NewGen Technologies

This role requires hands-on expertise with IBM Enterprise Storage, Veritas NetBackup, and ... Responsibilities * Administer, maintain, and optimize Linux-based systems in a production ...

Comtech, LLC

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Calverton, MD · On-site

The System Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration ... IBM Websphere * Intercede Card Management System Card Production System * Daon Identity Management ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for ibm system administrator in the United States is $88,927.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $104,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An IBM System Administrator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting IBM-based systems and servers. They ensure system performance, security, and reliability by performing software updates, monitoring system health, and resolving technical issues. Their duties often include managing IBM AIX, IBM i (AS/400), or other IBM enterprise systems, along with user access management and disaster recovery planning. IBM System Administrators work closely with IT teams to optimize system efficiency and minimize downtime.

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To thrive as an IBM System Administrator, you need a solid understanding of IBM server hardware, mainframe systems, AIX or IBM i operating systems, and experience with scripting and automation, often backed by a relevant degree or certification such as IBM Certified System Administrator. Familiarity with tools like IBM Power Systems, HMC management, virtualization technologies, and backup/restore solutions is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills help set candidates apart in this role. These skills ensure reliable system performance, quick issue resolution, and smooth collaboration with IT teams, which are critical for maintaining business operations.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an IBM System Administrator?

As an IBM System Administrator, your daily responsibilities typically include monitoring system performance, installing and configuring servers, managing user accounts, and applying system updates or patches. You will also troubleshoot hardware and software issues, ensure system backups are running properly, and maintain documentation for auditing and support purposes. Collaboration with other IT staff, such as network administrators and help desk teams, is common to resolve cross-functional issues and plan for infrastructure improvements. These responsibilities help ensure uninterrupted operations and high system availability for the organization.
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IBM Z Mainframe Engineer(US)-Int

IBM Z Mainframe Engineer(US)-Int

Atlas Systems

East Brunswick, NJ • On-site

Other

Posted 29 days ago

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About Us:
Atlas Systems Inc. is a Software Solutions company headquartered in East Brunswick, NJ. Incorporated in 2003, Atlas provides comprehensive range of solutions in the area of GRC, Technology, Procurement, Healthcare Provider and Oracle to customers across the globe. Combining our unparalleled experience of over a decade in the software industry and global reach, we have grown with extensive capabilities across industry verticals.
For more information, please visit our website https://www.atlassystems.com/
Please click on the link below to apply for this position:
https://atlas.bamboohr.com/careers/532
Job Summary
Company provides comprehensive hosted services for retail brokerage customers' end-to-end business operations. The core of these services runs on multiple IBM Parallel Sysplex environments utilizing IBM's DB2 z/OS in a high-performance, highly-available data-sharing configuration. This DB2 Systems Administrator Team Lead role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and administration of the DB2 z/OS subsystem and associated support products to support the demands of the fast-paced, time-critical financial trading industry.
Essential Responsibilities
  • Installation/maintenance of IBM DB2 z/OS software and related 3rd-party products utilizing SMP/E. This includes working with IBM and other vendors to address product defects, issues, and usage questions.
  • Configuration of DB2 groups and subsystems in SYSPLEX data-sharing environment, supporting IBM CICS, batch COBOL, and distributed access applications.
  • Perform problem analysis and resolution, both technical and application related
  • Performance and capacity tuning of system parameters and resources, utilizing various monitoring and reporting tools.
  • Responsible for DB2 availability and recovery strategies and procedures.
  • Documentation of policies and procedures in compliance with ISO 27002 standards.
  • Provide mentoring and cross-functional collaboration with business units.
  • Provide secondary and level 2 support for the DBA staff on system issues, application. performance and overall DB2 issues, including being comfortable with high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.

Qualifications
  • 12+ years IBM System Z experience and concepts, with considerable knowledge in the following:
    • SMP/E
    • IBM DB2 utilities, BMC Mainview for DB2 and BMC Tool Suite for DB2, particularly Detector, Subsystem analyzer, Apptune, AMI Reorg and AMI Unload/Load
    • Experience with DB2 z/OS as a distributed server
    • FLASH technology, DASD replication techniques
    • z/OS Storage management
    • RACF security management w/DB2 z/OS
    • Coupling Facility
    • Networking concepts (IP, SNA)
    • WLM concepts
    • USS - z/OS UNIX System Services
    • 'For-Bit' Data structures
    • REXX application programming

  • 7+ years IBM DB2 experience, with advanced knowledge in the following:
    • Bufferpool/memory management
    • DB2 internal structures (RID, EDM, BPs, etc.)
    • Tablespace/Page structures / UTS
    • Backup/recovery/logging facilities and strategies
    • DB2 locking
    • ZPARMS
    • DB2 tracing/IFCIDs
  • Experience in problem determination and analysis
  • Analytical / critical / "outside-the-box" thinking in problem solving, especially in possible critical, high-pressure situations.

Additional Skills A Plus
  • Informatica PowerExchange & IDMC
  • Java, web services, SOA concepts
  • Application DBA Responsibilities
  • DB2-AI and Cloud Modernization Technology

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