We are seeking an experienced Senior IBM i Series / IBM Power Systems Engineer to join our infrastructure and platform services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing, migrating, supporting, and optimizing IBM Power Systems and IBM i Series environments for enterprise customers. This role requires deep technical expertise in IBM Power hardware, IBM i Series operating systems, system upgrades, migrations, and customer-facing consulting engagements.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and execute IBM i platform implementation projects while collaborating with internal teams and customers.
- Deliver projects in alignment with customer requirements, project timelines, and onboarding milestones.
- Perform IBM Power server installations, including hardware deployment, racking, stacking, configuration, and commissioning.
- Plan and execute IBM i operating system migrations, upgrades, and environment transformations.
- Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, implementation procedures, and best practices for IBM i environments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex IBM i infrastructure and operating system issues.
- Act as an escalation point for critical incidents and provide expert-level support for customer environments.
- Participate in technical planning discussions and provide recommendations for IBM Power and IBM i platform strategy.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and platform stability.
- Support after-hours maintenance activities, upgrades, migrations, and critical customer requirements as needed.
- Travel to customer locations for onsite installations, migrations, and project engagements.
Work model:
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
- Extensive experience supporting and administering IBM Power Systems and IBM I Series (AS/400) environments.
- Strong expertise in IBM Power hardware installation, maintenance, and infrastructure management.
- Deep knowledge of IBM i OS administration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and system recovery.
- Hands-on experience with HMC (Hardware Management Console) administration.
- Experience performing firmware, operating system, and PTF upgrades.
- Proven experience building and configuring LPARs and restoring systems from physical and virtual media.
- Working knowledge of CL, SQL, COBOL, and RPG programming languages.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $ 69,500 to $ 123,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
- Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
