Sr. IT Engineer iSeries
Job Location:
Atlantic City, NJ - USA
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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced iSeries Systems Engineer for the implementation and optimization of our IBM i (AS400/iSeries/System i) systems. This role is essential to ensuring the reliability scalability and security of our enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise in IBM i and IBM Power Systems environments and aid in aligning infrastructure with evolving business goals.
The salary range for this position is $90000 - $100000 USD which is dependent on several factors including relevant experience geography business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical vision and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k)-matching program; and other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation including but not limited to cash bonuses. This role includes paid Personal Time Off and paid company holidays.
Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
Implement and maintain scalable secure and high-performance IBM i system architectures.
Support infrastructure strategies for business continuity disaster recovery and future growth.
Assist in evaluating emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to the IBM i platform.
System Management
Install configure and maintain IBM i operating systems.
Manage OS upgrades PTFs and hardware refresh cycles.
Monitor system performance capacity planning and tuning.
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues.
Implement and maintain backup and recovery procedures using BRMS.
Ensure high availability and reliability of IBM i systems.
Plan organize and implement technical projects.
Security & Compliance
Implement and maintain security policies user access controls and audit procedures.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. SOX PCI Gaming Control Boards).
Automation & Scripting
Develop and maintain scripts for system and storage administration using CL and SQL.
Utilize configuration management tools such as PM400 and iNavigator.
Collaboration & Leadership
Collaborate with application development network and security teams to ensure seamless integration.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff.
Serve as a team representative for IBM i-related projects and initiatives.
Provide technical support to developers platform administrators and other teams.
Diagnose and resolve complex system and storage issues.
Participate in after-hours system deployments and maintenance.
Participate in on-call rotation.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations procedures and policies.
Generate reports on system health performance and usage metrics.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field (or equivalent experience).
Must be able to pass background checks to obtain and hold gaming licenses.
3 years of experience working with IBM i systems in an enterprise environment.
Experience in performance tuning and capacity planning.
Working knowledge of IBM i operating system CL programming SQL and DB2 for i.
Familiarity with IBM Power Systems hardware and virtualization (PowerVM HMC).
Experience with backup/recovery solutions and high availability (HA) technologies.
Experience with automation and monitoring tools.
Understanding of network concepts and protocols.
Excellent problem-solving communication and project management skills.
Preferred Skills
Previous experience with Mimix replication.
Experience with BRMS.
Experience with Robot Monitoring Tools.
Familiarity with best practices in IBM i environments.
Knowledge of modern integration techniques (e.g. APIs web services) with IBM i.
employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown thro ... View more
