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IBM i System Administrator

Evolent Health, Inc.
Full Timemid
INPosted March 22, 2026

Job Description

Role Overview:

You will be responsible for managing and supporting the IBM i (POWER) platform, ensuring system stability, security, and operational efficiency hosted in IBM Cloud. This role involves administration of IBM i environments, troubleshooting, and coordination with IBM Support, IBM Lab Services, and third-party vendors. Your strong technical expertise in IBM i systems and a proactive approach to problem-solving and system optimization will be crucial for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage IBM i 7.4 environments housing production and non-production LPARs.
  • Perform system monitoring, maintenance, and upgrades.
  • Administer LPARS, storage, and related infrastructure on the Power 9 platform.
  • Utilize IBM i service tools for diagnostics.
  • Analyze logs and send required information to IBM for issue resolution.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues promptly.
  • Implement and maintain security updates.
  • Manage user profiles, object authorities, and security within third-party software packages.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational security standards.
  • Install and configure third-party tools on IBM i Power systems.
  • Coordinate with IBM Lab Services for specialized engagements.
  • Monitor and manage Fortra Robot Scheduler alerts and job scheduling.
  • Participate in IBM i security updates and periodic system upgrades.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams for application support.
  • BRMS support and maintenance with FlashCopy integration.
  • FalconStor VTL upgrades, maintenance, and support.
  • Work closely with IBM Support and Lab Services for technical and consulting support.
  • Ensure timely delivery of contracted services and adherence to scope.

Qualifications Required:

  • Strong knowledge of IBM i systems administration on the POWER Platform.
  • Experience with IBMi service tools, LPAR management, and storage administration.
  • Familiarity with Fortra Robot Scheduler, BRMS, and FalconStor VTL.
  • IBM FlashCopy Toolkit.
  • Hands-on experience in managing IBM i security, user profiles, and object authorities.
  • Understanding of compliance requirements for enterprise systems.
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues.
  • Skilled in log analysis and escalation to IBM support when necessary.
  • Effective collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
  • Ability to document processes and communicate technical details clearly.
  • Familiarity with IBM Cloud based hosting, large enterprise environments, third-party software packages integrated with IBM i, IBM Global Replication Service(GRS), and RPG programming. Role Overview:

You will be responsible for managing and supporting the IBM i (POWER) platform, ensuring system stability, security, and operational efficiency hosted in IBM Cloud. This role involves administration of IBM i environments, troubleshooting, and coordination with IBM Support, IBM Lab Services, and third-party vendors. Your strong technical expertise in IBM i systems and a proactive approach to problem-solving and system optimization will be crucial for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage IBM i 7.4 environments housing production and non-production LPARs.
  • Perform system monitoring, maintenance, and upgrades.
  • Administer LPARS, storage, and related infrastructure on the Power 9 platform.
  • Utilize IBM i service tools for diagnostics.
  • Analyze logs and send required information to IBM for issue resolution.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues promptly.
  • Implement and maintain security updates.
  • Manage user profiles, object authorities, and security within third-party software packages.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational security standards.
  • Install and configure third-party tools on IBM i Power systems.
  • Coordinate with IBM Lab Services for specialized engagements.
  • Monitor and manage Fortra Robot Scheduler alerts and job scheduling.
  • Participate in IBM i security updates and periodic system upgrades.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams for application support.
  • BRMS support and maintenance with FlashCopy integration.
  • FalconStor VTL upgrades, maintenance, and support.
  • Work closely with IBM Support and Lab Services for technical and consulting support.
  • Ensure timely delivery of contracted services and adherence to scope.

Qualifications Required:

  • Strong knowledge of IBM i systems administration on the POWER Platform.
  • Experience with IBMi service tools, LPAR management, and storage administration.
  • Familiarity with Fortra Robot Scheduler, BRMS, and FalconStor VTL.
  • IBM FlashCopy Toolkit.
  • Hands-on experience in managing IBM i security, user profiles, and object authorities.
  • Understanding of compliance requirements for enterprise systems.
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues.
  • Skilled in log analysis and escalation to IBM support when necessary.
  • Effective collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
  • Ability to document processes and communicate technical detai

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