Oshkosh Corporation

Lead IBM i / Power Systems Engineer

Oshkosh Corporation • $92K — $154K *
Oshkosh, WI 54901In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with IBM i OS and IBM Power Systems in production settings.
  • Proficient in troubleshooting and administering IBM Power hardware and virtualization technologies.
  • Experience with high-availability and disaster recovery solutions in IBM i environments.
  • Skilled in IBM i system administration tasks like tuning, patching, and capacity management.
  • Proficiency in CL scripting and automation tools for IBM i administration.
  • Knowledge of ITIL processes related to incident and change management.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical teams.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex issues in IBM Power and IBM i environments.
  • Oversee engineering and administration of IBM Power infrastructure, including virtualized environments.
  • Manage system configurations, patching, upgrades, and performance enhancements on IBM i.
  • Optimize VIOS and Power virtualization technologies for enterprise workloads.
  • Handle lifecycle management of IBM Power hardware and regularly update firmware.
  • Design and implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Lead infrastructure automation initiatives using tools like Ansible and Infrastructure-as-Code.

Benefits

  • People-first culture prioritizing team member growth and success.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Access to various employee support programs.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY

The Lead IBM i / Power Systems Engineer provides advanced technical leadership for our enterprise IBM Power and IBM i environment supporting mission-critical ERP and business applications. This role owns the health, performance, security, and evolution of the platform across IBM Power hardware, IBM i OS, HMC, VIOS, storage, and high-availability technologies.

As a senior technical resource, you will balance hands-on platform engineering and operational support with modernization, advancing automation, observability, security, and infrastructure best practices across the IBM i ecosystem.

YOUR IMPACT
  • Serve as the senior technical escalation point for complex operational issues, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and security across IBM Power and IBM i environments.
  • Provide end-to-end engineering and administration of IBM Power infrastructure, including IBM i OS partitions, HMC, VIOS, PowerVM/LPARs, hardware, virtualization, storage, and related platform technologies.
  • Administer and optimize IBM i environments, including system configuration, patching/PTFs, upgrades, capacity planning, performance management, and lifecycle activities.
  • Configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize VIOS and Power virtualization technologies supporting enterprise workloads.
  • Support IBM Power hardware lifecycle management, firmware maintenance, capacity planning, and platform upgrades.
  • Design, test, maintain, and support high-availability and disaster recovery solutions to ensure ERP availability and business continuity.
  • Advance infrastructure automation using tools such as Ansible, CL scripting, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices to streamline patching, compliance, and recurring operational activities.
  • Drive adoption of modern observability and AIOps practices to improve platform visibility, reduce alert noise, accelerate incident response, and proactively identify performance and reliability risks.
  • Strengthen IBM i platform security through system hardening, access controls, vulnerability remediation, compliance automation, and security best practices.
  • Partner across application, database, storage, network, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to resolve complex issues and support platform modernization.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to engineers and other technology partners.
  • Evaluate emerging IBM Power and IBM i capabilities and recommend opportunities to improve platform reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Five (5) or more years of hands-on experience administering and supporting IBM i OS and IBM Power Systems in enterprise production environments.
  • Experience administering and troubleshooting IBM Power hardware, IBM i OS, HMC, LPARs/PowerVM, and VIOS.
  • Experience supporting high-availability and disaster recovery solutions within an IBM i environment.
  • Experience with IBM i system administration, including troubleshooting, performance tuning, patching/PTFs, upgrades, and capacity management.
  • Experience with CL or other scripting used to automate IBM i administration.
  • Strong understanding of ITIL processes, incident and change management, and stakeholder communication.
  • Strong technical leadership, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and support planned after-hours maintenance, patching, and platform upgrades.


STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Ten (10) or more years of experience administering IBM i OS and IBM Power Systems.
  • Experience with MIMIX or comparable IBM i high-availability and disaster recovery technologies.
  • Experience with IBM DS-series or other enterprise storage and backup technologies supporting IBM Power and IBM i environments.
  • Experience with Ansible, Infrastructure-as-Code, or other configuration and infrastructure automation technologies.
  • Experience implementing observability or AIOps capabilities to improve monitoring, reduce alert noise, accelerate incident response, or provide predictive insights.
  • Experience with Fortra products such as Robot Alert, Robot Console, Compliance Monitor, Exit Point Manager, or comparable IBM i management and security tools.
  • Experience driving IBM i security, system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and automated compliance initiatives.
  • Experience supporting mission-critical ERP applications running on IBM i.
  • Experience contributing to platform modernization strategies or roadmaps for IBM i and IBM Power environments.


Pay Range:
$92,600.00 - $154,400.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

About Oshkosh Corporation

Oshkosh Corporation Careers

Join the dynamic team at Oshkosh Corporation, a global leader in the design and manufacture of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies. With a commitment to innovation, leadership, and excellence, Oshkosh Corporation offers unparalleled job opportunities in a variety of fields. Work You’ll Do At Oshkosh Corporation, you will be part of a team that’s dedicated to making a real impact on the world. Our employees drive our success through their innovation, skills, and leadership. We offer a range of positions across our sectors, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Explore a wealth of job opportunities and internships that allow you to leverage your skills, from engineering to marketing, and beyond. Oshkosh Corporation is not just about hiring employees; it's about nurturing a culture of excellence and diversity. Join Our Market-Leading Team Oshkosh Corporation is renowned for its strong leadership in the industry and a steadfast commitment to innovation and quality. Our team consists of over 15,000 dedicated professionals who lead the way in technology and service. Be part of a company that values diversity and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. At Oshkosh, we believe that diverse perspectives lead to innovative solutions. Our diversity training ensures that all team members are valued and understood. Career Development and Benefits Future-proof your career at Oshkosh Corporation with our extensive professional development and training programs. We support our team members at every stage of their career journey, from internships to leadership roles. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and more, ensuring that our team can grow with us without worries. Networking and Innovation Engage with a global network of professionals that fosters not only career growth but also personal connections. Our collaborative environment encourages networking and teamwork, driving forward our commitment to innovation and excellence. Interview and Resume Tips Prepare for your future with Oshkosh Corporation by utilizing our career resources. Get tips on crafting your resume, acing your interview, and standing out as a candidate. We seek passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players who are ready to take their career to the next level. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests at Oshkosh Corporation. We are always looking for innovative and driven individuals to join our team. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await you. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the diverse, innovative, and exciting world of Oshkosh Corporation. Join Oshkosh Corporation today and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the world through leadership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence and diversity.
Learn more about Oshkosh Corporation
Size
15,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.7 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$318.3 million
Founded
1917
5 Year Trend
-23.5%
Revenue
$6.7 billion
NASDAQ
OSK
* Ladders Estimates

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