SR ENGINEER - ISERIES POWER SYSTEMS

Position Overview:

The primary responsibility of the Sr Engineer – iSeries Power Systems is to implement, administer, and lead IBM Powers Systems and external storage.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accountable for new project development and enhancements to existing system programs and functions using iSeries / Power Systems environment.
• Provide Training and mentoring skills to iSeries / Power System Engineers I and II.
• Provide support and subject matter expertise for installations, configurations, maintenance and support of iSeries / Power Systems with regard to physical hardware, OS and virtualized environments to ensure proper performance and up-time.
• Resolve escalated complex service requests and incidents assigned to the team through the Help Desk Ticketing System as related to iSeries / Power Systems activities.
• Interact with vendors on support agreements (scope development), ticket management and issue escalations.
• Participate in projects to improve systems, processes and service delivery quality within the department.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis of utilization and performance of iSeries / Power Systems resources to ensure effective and efficient operations. Develop data to support any identified issues. Provide metrics to track issues which measure effectiveness of proposed solutions.
• Perform OS Administration (iSeries / Power System) activities like – Configuring users, creating and maintain file systems shares, backup, and permissions.
• Monitor server performance and error logs to identify and address issues, assuring continuity of services using various administrative management tools.
• Provide implementation, support, maintenance and documentation of server software and hardware configurations.
• Perform server software and hardware upgrades, patches (PTFs) and repairs using iSeries / Power System.
• Safety is an essential function of this job.
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

Company Standards of Conduct

All  Venetian Team Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times. All Team Members are required to observe the Company’s standards, work requirements and rules of conduct.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 21 years of age.
• Proof of authorization/eligibility to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in MIS or similar technical program or acceptable industry and work experience.
• Technical certifications (e.g., IBM System Administration 7.1+) preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Nevada Gaming Control Board Registration and any other certification or license, as required by law or policy. 
• 5 years’ experience iSeries / Power Systems Administration including OS V7R1+ Management.
• 5 years’ significant experience managing iSeries / Power Systems infrastructure including HMC, VIOS, Virtualization & External or Internal Storage (LPAR) and Patch Management (PTFs).
• Minimum 5years’ experience High Availability applications including iTera; configuration & administration.
• 5 years’ of experience with iSeries / Power Systems access, utility, security & auditing applications including IBM Client Access, Director, Navigator, BRMS, iSecurity, Help Systems, absMessage or related applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated high experience in:
  • Systems Security management.
  • Backup planning, installation and administration.
  • Replication & disaster recovery administration.
  • Virtual & physical role-swaps, fail-overs.
  • Alerting and monitoring administration.
  • System Monitoring system logs, alerting, security events, system health.
  • System tuning, fault finding.
  • Remote monitoring systems.
  • Networking fundamentals including the OSI model, TCP/IP and IPv4.
  • Data Center hands-on installation and configuration of new equipment
  • Analytical skills and ability to solve complex technical problems with little or no assistance.
  • Leadership and mentorship skills in both technical acumen and work habits that can be afforded to colleagues.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift or carry 50 pounds, unassisted, in the performance of specific tasks, as assigned.
• Physically access all areas of the property and drive areas with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Maintain composure under pressure and consistently meet deadlines with internal and external customers and contacts.
• Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with guests, management, other team members, and outside contacts.
• Ability for prolonged periods of time to walk, stand, stretch, bend and kneel.
• Work in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• Work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to, CRT, noise, dust, and cigarette smoke.