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Track Lead - IBM DB2 for z/OS

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Track Lead - IBM DB2 for z/OS position in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, requires expert-level technical support for the IBM iSeries (AS/400 / IBM i) platform, acting as an escalation point for complex incidents. The role ensures platform stability, performance, and availability while driving continuous improvement and supporting business-critical applications.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day support for iSeries-based enterprise applications, ensuring uptime, performance, and reliability.
  • Act as the escalation point for all iSeries-related incidents and problems.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex system issues including performance degradation, job failures, and system outages.
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring or high-impact incidents.
  • Manage and maintain IBM i operating system environments (PTFs and system upgrades).
  • Administer system security, user profiles, and authority management.
  • Monitor and address any issues with system performance, including disk, CPU, memory, and batch workload management.
  • Troubleshoot integrated file systems (IFS) issues.
  • Manage and troubleshoot MQ Series and other middleware components.
  • Manage communications including TCP/IP, SNA, and connectivity to external systems.
  • Handle iSeries Digital Certificate Management.
  • Act as an escalation point for all desktop software that connects to iSeries (iAccess Client Solutions, ODBC, Data transfer, SFTP).
  • Troubleshoot integrations between iSeries and other platforms, including cloud services and open systems.
  • Configure SSH server client on iSeries.
  • Assess and implement changes to the iSeries environment.
  • Support application deployments and provide technical guidance during release activities.
  • Maintain and update system documentation, runbooks, and knowledge articles.
  • Support first and second level support teams.
  • Collaborate with operating support teams, application development teams, DBAs, and infrastructure colleagues.
  • Liaise with IBM and third-party vendors for escalated support and licensing matters.
  • Participate in capacity planning and technology roadmap discussions.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years hands-on experience supporting IBM iSeries / AS400 / IBM i environments at an advanced level.
  • Strong knowledge of IBM i operating system (V7R3+).
  • Proficiency in CL programming.
  • Experience with DB2 for i (SQL, query optimisation, database administration).
  • Solid understanding of iSeries security concepts (profiles, authority lists, auditing).
  • Experience with job scheduling tools (e.g., Halcyon Scheduler, OS job scheduler).
  • Knowledge of DR solutions and backup/recovery process.
  • Excellent knowledge of BRMS.
  • Proficiency with MQ Series / IBM MQ on iSeries.
  • Thorough understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN) in the context of IBM i.
  • Familiarity with ITIL frameworks (Incident, Problem, Change Management).
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of third party applications: DetectIT, Password Self Help, AldonCMS, Filescope, Lansa, Gentran, Powertech SIEM.
#IBM DB2#z/OS#IBM iSeries#AS400#IBM i#Noida
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Company

HCLTech

Job Posted

2 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Noida, India

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