IT Systems Architect
Location: Battle Creek
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
IT Systems Architect Location: Battle Creek, MI (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent Salary: $125,000-$150,000 (
bonus) The IT Systems Architect is a senior technical role
responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise
server and computer system solutions, with a strong emphasis on IBM
i (AS/400) environments and RPG development . This position plays a
key role in supporting business-critical applications, monitoring
system performance, managing vendors, and ensuring effective
disaster recovery protocols. The ideal candidate will have deep
hands-on experience with IBM Power Systems , strong RPG/CL
programming skills, and a solid understanding of modern systems
architecture and performance tuning. Essential Job Functions
Designs, implements, and maintains IBM i (AS/400) system solutions
, including system planning, upgrades, and disaster recovery
strategies. Maintains thorough documentation and schedules routine
backups. Troubleshoots and secures IBM Power Systems , focusing on
AS/400 environments. Monitors system health metrics (e.g., CPU,
memory, disk) and proactively addresses performance or stability
issues. Ensures system documentation is accurate and current.
Manages IBM i hardware/software upgrades and enhancements. Reviews
and recommends system standards. Maintains licensing compliance and
hardware/software inventories. Interacts with vendors to manage
AS/400-related resources. Develops and maintains automation
processes within IBM i and supported systems to increase
operational efficiency. Strong scripting and RPG/CL programming
required. Provides technical leadership and guidance to IT staff.
Offers training and mentorship to ensure knowledge transfer and
skill development. Implements and maintains networking-related
systems as assigned, including security configurations and
backup/recovery solutions. Collaborates with software development
teams to ensure system performance is optimized for RPG and other
IBM i-based applications. Contributes to IT budget planning by
providing accurate cost data and monitoring system-related
expenses. Performs other duties as required in support of IT
operations and organizational goals. Required Experience: Minimum
five years of experience supporting IBM i (AS/400) systems,
including RPG and CL programming. Strong understanding of IBM Power
Systems, Windows Server environments, networking, and
scripting/automation tools. Experience with SQL and job automation
on IBM i systems. Preferred Experience: Familiarity with software
development pipelines and performance diagnostics. Linux and
orchestration tools experience. Experience with at least one cloud
architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP). Technical certifications (IBM,
Microsoft, Cisco, etc.). Associate's degree in Computer Science or
related field (or equivalent experience). Benefits: Profit sharing
401k w/match 3 weeks PTO ( paid holidays) Comprehensive healthcare
benefits! LI-HM1 ZRCFSTECH INJUN2025
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