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As the Manager IT Infrastructure you will have overall responsibility for companys IBM iseries platform including managing the administration capacity planning support security upgrade and operations for the various partitions and related components. Must be a collaborative leader and champion in the organization for the application performance optimization to ensure the scalability and high availability of the IBM iseries platform.

What youll do:

• Collaborate with various IT teams to effectively manage all aspects of the iseries environment.

• Work with the Director Infrastructure & Operations other IT Leads in the company project managers business partners and vendors to communicate and prioritize the companys iseries needs and requirements.

• Formulate and communicate the technical vision and strategy for the companys iSeries architecture and roadmap.

• Manage the overall iseries architecture by optimizing application and system interactions and working with the various IT teams to meet system performance goals.

• Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the iseries environment in the areas of security capacity object management monitoring and backup.

• Coordinate the iseries installation upgrades and maintenance of the system.

• Oversee system migrations PTFs firmware upgrades and software installations.

• Review systems and processes to ensure that they are at the appropriate revision levels.

• Work with our vendors and other IT teams to provide support and resolve system problems. Manage third party software ensure they are updated according to the support lifecycle.

• Hold accountable the iSeries Managed Services Provider to prioritize issues and drive performance.

• Lead regularly scheduled status meetings and communicate and track ongoing issues.

• Identify the need for/obtain resources and coordinate all efforts to meet SLAs.

• Manage the iseries operating processes and procedures.

• Manage the creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures for common tasks.

• Coordinate backups and restore processes and lead disaster recovery documentation and testing.

• Address iseries platform system issues escalated by the users other IT groups and/or the Support Center.

• Provide direction to staff to increase their ability to positively impact the business and achieve desired results.

• Ensure staff has exposure to business process and market conditions through field visits and other opportunities.

• Initiate career development and training plans to ensure succession of IT leaders.

• Establish goals and assess performance in a timely manner.

• Foster an atmosphere and environment of collaboration teamwork and open communication.

Requirements:

• BS degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or Mathematics (or equivalent experience)

• 5 to 7 years experience working within the iseries environment

• Excellent verbal/written communication and collaboration skills with peers management and direct reports

• Strong leadership skills at different levels within an organization

• Proven knowledge in defining system architecture

• Ability to manage and mentor junior members of the team

• Strong sense of accountability and responsibility for assigned work

• Ability to present ideas in userfriendly language

• Highly selfmotivated and excellent problemsolving skills

• Oncall and afterhours support and some travel required

Why join us

We dont just talk the talk! Were an awardwinning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2023 that truly cares about our people Thats why we offer bestinclass benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans we also offer:

• Paid Parental Leave

• United Compassion Fund

• Employee Discount Program

• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)

• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)

• Paid Sick Leave

• An inclusive and welcoming culture

Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here.

United Rentals Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race color religion sex national origin age genetic information citizenship status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity disability or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process please email for assistance.

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