Performed LANSA (IDE) release upgrades, deployments to test and production LPARS
Configured and supported new LANSA upgrades
Setup and configured iNavigator and iAccess/Navigator for I, for use on selected LPARS
Managed, created calendars, and setup scheduled jobs using (AJS) Advance Job Scheduler
Created CL/CLP programs and commands to automate and simplify migration installations.
Used FTP to transfer data to remote systems
Provided support for application team by running production critical jobs and creating reports.
Documented of all critical processes used during our migration activities.
Collaborated with team members and staff and assisting with updating documentation and installation procedures.
Trained new members as needed within our FIS/TCS applications, processes and general responsibilities
Mueller Water Company - Decatur, IL Nov 2019 – Jan 2020
AS400 Administrator/Operations Support
IBM iSeries administration, user security, data archiving, and configuration
Setup and configured iNavigator and iAccess /Navigator for I, for use on selected LPARS
User administration using Active Directory, JDE user administration, and AS400 user administration
Assisted end users and other IT staff with systems and technical problems
HMC maintenance and system performance – firmware and OS upgrade
Managed, created and setup scheduled jobs using (AJS) Advance Job Scheduler
Performed security auditing using QAUDJRN, history files, and system logs to audit system
Provided 1st and 2nd level support for a variety of hardware, software, and network issues
Supported AS400, Windows 7 and 10, and Microsoft applications
PTF Management (Cumulative, Group, and Hyper’s)
Administered (user additions, modifications, deletions. and applying JDE ESU’s) JDE One World
Remote printer setup, management, and troubleshooting
Supported and troubleshot different types of client desktops, laptops, barcode/laser printers, tablets, scanners and phones
Created and maintained the IBM AJS and native job scheduler
Worked with appropriate team/vendors to troubleshoot and resolve application issues
Syllogis Teks / Guerbet - Chesterfield, Mo June 2019 – Oct 2019
AS400 Administrator
Primarily responsible for the maintenance and administration of IBMi servers, including message handling, command line utilities, work management, job and print control, and system security
Setup and configured iNavigator and iAccess/Navigator for I for use on selected LPARS
Used Service Now ticketing system to enter and work from tickets in our queue
Used Performance Navigator, and AS400 performance monitor to monitor system performance
Managed, created and setup scheduled jobs using (AJS) Advance Job Scheduler
Performed security auditing for tracking of secure objects, attempted access, etc.
Used FTP distribute (catalogs) PTF’s across LPARS.
PTF Management (Cumulative, Group, and Hyper’s) across 4 LPAR’s
Created CL/CLP programs and commands to automate and simplify daily responsibilities.
Set user and object security using authorization lists and group profiles.
Retrieved user profile, object deletion, or modification history information using audit journals
Saves and restores using BRMS.
Utilized IBM i Access/iNavigator to manage systems and IFS Database.
Vendor contact when needed for problem resolution and application upgrades.
Administered (user security additions, modification, deletions. and applying JDE ESU’s) JDE One World
Backup administrator for MKS Implementer
VLS Systems / ULINE - Pleasant Prairie, WI July 2017 to Dec 2018
IBM i system engineer
Primarily responsibilities: Maintenance and administration of IBMi servers, including message handling, command line utilities, work management, job and print control, and system security
Setup and configured iNavigator and iAccess /Navigator for I for use on selected LPARS
Provided technical support over through email, phone, and in person
PTF Management (Cumulative, Group, and Hyper’s) across 13 LPAR’s between 2 Power 8’s
Created CL/CLP programs and commands to automate and simplify daily responsibilities.
Created screens and menus using SDA
Used SQL/Query400 to run reports, create/drop tables and/or insert data.
Used FTP and remote image catalogs to distribute PTF’s across LPARS.
Managed user jobs using Robot Scheduler and Advanced Job Scheduler.
Daily monitoring and supporting MIMIX; correcting MIMIX object audit errors, re-syncing data groups, creating data groups when needed, modified existing DG’s, and participated in MIMIX updates and failovers, and participated in periodic role-swap testing
Set user and object security using authorization lists and group profiles.
Performed security auditing using QAUDJRN for tracking of secure objects, attempted access, etc.
Worked with internal auditing to perform testing of security and processes
Retrieved user profile, object deletion, or modification history information using audit journals
Assisted in managing LPARS between 4 POWER 7+ systems
Utilized IBM i Access/iNavigator to manage systems and IFS Database.
Utilized IBM ACS to manage SSL certs on system using the Digital Certificate Manager (DCM)
ODBC performance problem isolation and resolution using performance tools such as iDoctor and Performance Navigator, and AS400 performance monitor; STRPFRT
SyllogisTeks / Caleres - Clayton, MO Jan 2016 – June 2017
AS400 Engineer II
Primarily responsible for the maintenance and administration of IBMi servers, including message handling, command line utilities, work management, job and print control, and security setup.
Supported channels and queue monitoring
PTF Management (Cumulative, Group, and Hyper’s) across systems and LPAR’s.
Created CL/CLP programs and commands to simplify daily responsibilities.
Created screens and menus using SDA
Used FTP and remote image catalogs to distribute PTF’s across LPARS.
Managed user jobs using Robot Scheduler.
Set user and object security using authorization lists and group profiles.
Retrieved user profile, object deletion, or modification history information using audit journals
Installed SSL certs on HMC and SSL certs on system using the Digital Certificate Manager (DCM)
Utilized SharePoint and OneNote for documentation maintaining system instructions, procedures and policies.
Utilized iNavigator to manage systems and IFS Database.
Maintained DR plan, including routine testing/practice and implementation.
Monitored upgraded, and managed 24+ LPARS between 2 POWER 7+ systems using HMC 8.8.5
Managed system storage using Help systems QSystem Monitor.
Provided support for production, test and development environments.
Shared off hours on call escalation point for any IBMi/Windows related issues.
Vendor contact when needed for problem resolution and our application upgrades.
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