ISeries Systems Administrator
- Company: Staples
- Location: Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
- Work mode: On-site
- Job type: Full-Time
- Posted: 2026-10-26
JOB DESCRIPTION
Some of what you will do:
This role is to support Staples Canada’s IBM iSeries (AS/400) servers. You will work with our vendor / partners, be responsible for the daily operations of our systems, maintain maximum availability of our IBM iSeries servers.
Specifically, You Will:
* Lead projects associated to the enhancement upgrade / patching, or implementation of new or existing technology solutions on IBM I
* Work with hosting partner, install of cumulative PTFs and upgrade packages
* Setup Robot job scheduling and production promotion
* Maintain and upgrade third party vendor software on IBM I
* Setup, maintain and monitor IBM I security as per Security group requirement
* Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting
* Maintain compliance to all IT policies and procedures
* Provide after hour support to address critical business and / or IT issues
Some of what you need:
* 5 – 10 years of experience supporting IBM I systems as system engineer / system administrator
* Degree in computer science or engineering with relevant work experience
* Experience in IBM I v7.3 or above, including applying PTFs, OS upgrades, Backup and Restore, security management and printer queue setup
* Third Party Vendor Software Upgrades
* Experience in Robot Suites (Schedule, Console, Alert, Network etc), MIMIX configuration, Patrick Townsend setup
* Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio etc.)
Physical demands/working conditions:
Office environment – Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy.
Some of what you will get:
* Associate discount
* Health and Dental benefits
* RRSP/DPSP
* Performance bonuses
* Learning & Development programs
* And more...
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