Senior IBM i Administrator

Looking to work for the best in the industry? 

Look no further than POOLCORP, the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products. With over 445 Sales Centers in 13 countries and a team with more than 6,000 dedicated employees, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers with pride and professionalism. Our network includes SCP Distributors, SCP Distributors International, Superior Pool Products, National Pool Tile, Pinch A Penny, and Horizon Distributors. 

Why join POOLCORP? 

We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success.  As a company, we value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, and we strive to foster a family-oriented, hometown culture that is supported by our strong, stable, and growing business. Join us today and experience the best of both worlds! 

So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life! 

You want Benefits? You’ve got it! Our generous benefits package includes:  

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs 

• 401 (k) with generous company match 

• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!) 

• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance 

• Paid Parental Leave 

• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs 

• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance 

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

• Employee Discounts and much more! 

What to Expect?  

Pool Corporation is seeking a Senior IBM i Administrator to own the stability, performance, and security of our IBM i (AS/400 / iSeries) environment. This role is critical to the reliability of our core business systems and requires deep hands-on expertise across IBM i operating system administration, performance management, security, disaster recovery, and integration. The Senior Administrator will serve as the subject-matter expert, and will collaborate cross-functionally with application, database, and infrastructure teams. 

On a daily basis our JOB TITLE: 

System Administration & Operations 

• Manage and administer IBM i OS (V7R3 and above) including PTF strategy, licensing, and system upgrades. 

• Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability; proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks. 

• Configure and maintain IBM i logical partitions (LPARs), storage pools, and memory management. 

• Administer job scheduling (e.g., IBM Job Scheduler, Robot/Schedule, or equivalent) and batch processing workflows. 

• Manage IFS (Integrated File System), library management, and object-level security. 

Security & Compliance 

• Implement and enforce IBM i security policies, user profiles, authority levels, and auditing (QAUDJRN). 

• Lead periodic security assessments and remediation in alignment with SOX, PCI-DSS, and internal compliance standards. 

• Manage exit points and network security using tools such as Powertech or IBM i Access Client Solutions. 

Backup, Recovery & High Availability 

• Design and maintain backup and recovery strategies using BRMS or equivalent solutions. 

• Administer high-availability and disaster recovery configurations (e.g., MIMIX, iTERA, or native IBM i HA). 

• Lead DR testing exercises and document RTO/RPO outcomes. 

Integration & Connectivity 

• Manage TCP/IP configuration, FTP, SFTP, and IBM i Access connections. 

• Support EDI, MQ, and web services integrations with IBM i back-end systems. 

• Collaborate with application teams on RPGLE, CL, and SQL optimization within the IBM i environment. 

• Document operational procedures, runbooks, and architecture diagrams. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

What You Will Need: 

• 4+ years of hands-on IBM i (AS/400 / iSeries) system administration experience. 

• Strong expertise in IBM i OS security, PTF management, and object-level administration. 

• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, FTP/SFTP, and IBM i connectivity. 

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOX or PCI-DSS in an IBM i context. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to perform root cause analysis under pressure. 

Skills Preferred: 

• IBM Certified Systems Expert – IBM i designation or equivalent. 

• Experience in a distribution, retail, or manufacturing ERP environment (JD Edwards, SAP, or similar). 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.  

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.  

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.