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JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY

The Network Specialist - IBMi is responsible for the daily administration of both of the Cambro's IBMi (AS400) servers. This includes the successful and timely execution of jobs and processes, monitoring of equipment, and troubleshooting all IBMi hardware or software issues.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Will help to provide 24x7 global support for IBMi.

• Duties include submitting jobs, monitoring messages, labeling/storing tapes, managing job/output queues, monitoring system resources, distributing reports, performing backups, and troubleshooting all IBMi hardware or software issues.

• Will be involved with installations, implementation, and configuration. Will monitor equipment and OS/software/firmware for all components of the company's IBMi servers and connected devices.

• Assist with keeping IBMi systems continuously available. Keep employees up to date in support of our manufacturing production and administrative work functions.

• Works with the IT Infrastructure team and the IT Applications team on IBMi activities and projects.

• Creates and maintains systems documentation.

• Helps in identifying and prioritizing remediation efforts for any IBMi issues.

• Pursue and define new process improvements, including automation.

• Run jobs and processes at exact times and in exact sequence on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. The current schedule is 3rd shift, including weekends and holidays.

• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization.

• Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully.

• Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.

• Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect.

• Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.

• Follow all department quality standards/criteria. Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager.

• Able to understand and demonstrate Cambro company culture, display company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service).

• Understands department's key performance indicators and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team.

• Other duties as needed or required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Additional responsibilities will include system maintenance, device configuration, application of updates/patches, system performance and user support.

• Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Two to five years of experience in IT and business/industry, specifically focused on the IBMi.

• Experience operating sophisticated technical solutions with a focus on IBMi, Windows Servers, Windows and Apple Desktops, Servers, Mobile and Wireless devices, which may connect to the IBMi.

• Hands on experience with Active Directory, including Group Policy Objects, and Microsoft O365.

• Security-focused.

• Success in leveraging both traditional best practices, such as IT service management practices based on ITIL, as well as emerging methods like DevOps that are optimized for agility.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and technologies to business leaders and business concepts to the infrastructure workforce.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Global IT IBMi Operations experience.

• Experience with the most current technologies and products used in the industry.

• Preferably two or more years of experience in a large multi-platform environment with multiple locations.

• IT Related Certifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting, walking, standing, bending at the neck, bending at the waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting at the neck and waist, repetitive use of hands, simple grasping, power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, reaching above and below the shoulder.

• Working around equipment and machinery

• Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals

PPE REQUIREMENTS

• Safety glasses

• Face covering (mask) in accordance with company policy.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

$32.94 - $43.82

Salary may vary based on experience.

CAMBRO is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based upon race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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