iSeries Systems Engineer
Dallas, TX

Job Description

At NTT DATA we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees have been key factors in our company's growth and market presence. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA Services and for the people who work here.

Req ID: 54386

We are currently hiring an iSeries Systems Engineer to join our team in Dallas, TX.

We are seeking an iSeries Systems Engineer who is a subject matter expert in design, architecture and deployment of new systems to keep the iSeries environment stable and interruptions to a minimum.

In an iSeries server environment, performs installation, customization and maintenance of the operating system and system software products in support of business processing requirements. Performs system software installations, system software maintenance and product upgrades. Tests software updates and patches. Monitors and tunes the system to achieve optimum performance levels.

Responsibilities:

* Conducts project management activities for new system requirements on various projects for deployment of business functions on new servers
* Transfers knowledge and provides leadership support to Analysts and Specialists in the implementation of new hardware, operating systems and other required software on the systems
* Conduct system analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies and work with other professional technical staff in evaluating current systems and making decisions on future development
* As new technologies emerge that impact current systems, proactively learn these technologies very quickly and resolve any problems involved in integrating new technologies with our current systems
* Provides advice, training, and 24x7 technical support to customers, users and programmers

Required Skills

* Minimum of 10 years of experience and proficiency with a variety of iSeries systems
* Comprehensive iSeries operating systems skills
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
* Significant project management experience and leadership skills


* Proficiency in one or more of the following core iSeries disciplines
* Operating System support: API programming skills
* Capacity planning: Skills in collecting performance data and ability to recommend hardware configurations
* Advanced iSeries communications skills with the ability to support multiple platform communications and protocols


* Diagnostic Skills
* Advanced skills with communications traces and job traces
* Advanced problem determination skills
* In depth knowledge of systems architecture, internal processes and interdependencies


* Certifications
* IBM iSeries System Administration Certification
* ITIL Foundation Certification



Desired Skills

* CL Language coding
* Application level design and coding
* Professional Certifications
* Good customer facing skills

This position is only available to those interested in direct staff employment opportunities with NTT DATA, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Please note, 1099 or corp-2-corp contractors or the equivalent will NOT be considered. We offer a full comprehensive benefits package that starts from your first day of employment.

About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services partners with clients to navigate and simplify the modern complexities of business and technology, delivering the insights, solutions and outcomes that matter most. We deliver tangible business results by combining deep industry expertise with applied innovations in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services.

NTT DATA Services, headquartered in Plano, Texas, is a division of NTT DATA Corporation, a top 10 global business and IT services provider with 118,000+ professionals in more than 50 countries, and NTT Group, a partner to 88 percent of the Fortune 100. Visit nttdataservices.com to learn more.

NTT DATA, Inc. (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. The Company will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other class protected by law. To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, the Company will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship to the Company would result.