[Remote] IBM i Administrator – Remote - FS426

March 6, 2026

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fresche Solutions is a top employer known for its distinct company culture and commitment to values. The IBM i Administrator will manage and administer IBM i workloads in a cloud hosting environment, oversee system integrations and troubleshooting, and provide 24x7 on-call support.

Responsibilities

IBM i / iSeries LPAR builds, disk management, and execution of custom CL scripts for automation as/where needed
Manage core IBM i operational components including user and object security, authorization lists, TCP/IP configuration, job scheduling, subsystem tuning, performance monitoring, capacity planning, and system health checks
Administer and optimize IBM i BRMS environments including backup policy design, media sets, control groups, tape library integration, duplication strategies, and automated recovery procedures. Perform BRMS maintenance, auditing, troubleshooting of backup failures, and ensure alignment with retention and compliance requirements
Oversee daily/weekly/monthly backup workflows, verify successful completion, perform media rotation, maintain tape libraries, and execute recovery procedures. Ensure BRMS, tape libraries, and VTLs operate within defined SLAs
Perform platform-specific technical tasks including operating system upgrades, installation and configuration of various software packages, installation of patches and fixes (PTFs)
Perform problem analysis, documentation, root-cause analysis, and create incident reports for complex system environments
Maintain documentation of the system and application monitoring, scheduling packages, and tape management systems
Ability to participate in after-hours escalations and 24x7 on call as scheduled
Adhere to company and IT policies
Data Replication QEDD, Mimix, and others is a plus
Administration of Hardware Management Console (HMC)

Skills

2+ years of relevant experience in IBM i administration, including experience with troubleshooting and maintenance of environments running the IBM i operating systems on power-based hardware
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills required
Strong customer service experience
Strong interpersonal skills
Eligibility to work in the USA
Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or 2+ years of related work experience an asset
Data Replication QEDD, Mimix, and others is a plus
Understanding of Data Center Operations and Infrastructure Design and VIOs an asset
VIOs is a plus

Benefits

Premium benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401K with company match.

Company Overview

Fresche Solutions provides IT solutions for business processes and revenue-generating applications. It was founded in 1976, and is headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, CAN, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is

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