IBMi (AS/400/iSeries) Consultant

Must lead a highly technical team with excellent demonstrable understanding of iSeries technologies including :
Performs Software installation, OS upgrade, server build / migration and maintenance
Plans, schedules and performs proactive maintenance, including OS and 3rd software upgrades and PTF installation
Performs capacity planning, Performance monitoring & tuning
Creates and executes CL programs for various backup, monitoring and job scheduling activities
Provides support for production, test and development environments
Configuration/maintenance of all iSeries systems & related hardware
Monitoring/ maintenance of communication between iSeries systems
Preventive/scheduled maintenance and IPL of iSeries systems and to ensure optimum performance levels
Maintains and monitor file systems, Security/authority administration and system auditing
Develops documentation and deployment plans in support of the production environment
Serves as an escalation point for iSeries issues with the user community
Communicates status/issues to management on a regular basis
Interfaces with vendors on a regular basis to resolve technical issues
BRMS management - Determine / implement backup/recovery plans
Documentation & Tickets Handling