We are New Jersey's largest wine and spirits distributor looking for great people to join our team! If you are interested in joining a great company in the beverage industry, then come join our fun, family based culture.

Why You Will Love Allied Beverage Group

Industry Leader - We are New Jersey's Largest Wine and Spirits Distributor

Culture - We may be a big corporation, but we are still family owned and we like to think that influences our work environment. We promote a culture based on trust, respect and collaboration

State of the Art Facility - We opened a brand-new corporate office and distribution center in Elizabeth, NJ in 2019

Your Continued Growth - Our company encourages our employees to reach high, live up to their potential, and advance in their careers. We offer over 4,000 professional development courses that employees can take at any time

Competitive Pay - Allied Beverage Group offers competitive pay commensurate with experience

Quality Benefits - Including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plan, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance Plan and more

Allied Perks! - Referral bonus, Associate recognition, discounts with several vendors and more

Overview

To provide technical and operational continuity; to ensure that all jobs running on the IBM I run without the vicissitudes of interruption. To provide operational assistance when needed. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the efficient and smooth operation of IBM System I (formerly known as AS/400) computer systems. You will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the system, responding to user requests and inquiries, and troubleshooting any issues that may arise.

Responsibilities

• System Monitoring: Monitor the IBM System I environment to ensure the system is running smoothly and efficiently. This includes monitoring system performance, resource utilization, and error logs to identify any potential issues or bottlenecks.
• Batch Processing: Schedule, run and monitor batch jobs and ensure they run according to predefined schedules. This involves submitting, controlling, and tracking batch jobs, verifying successful completion, and resolving any job-related errors or failures.
• Run production jobs, either scheduled or ad hoc for business documents (e.g., invoices and reports) and distribute output as necessary. Other standard jobs will also need to be run.
• User Support: Respond to user inquiries and provide technical support for IBM System I-related issues. Assist users with login problems, application access, and general system usage questions.
• System Maintenance: Perform routine system maintenance tasks such as applying system updates, patches, and fixes. This may also involve managing system backups and ensuring data integrity.
• Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve system -related problems, errors, or malfunctions. This requires analyzing error messages, logs, and system performance indicators to identify the root cause and implement appropriate solutions.
• Security Management: Implement and enforce security measures to protect the IBM System I environment. This includes managing user access privileges, enforcing password policies, and monitoring system logs for any security breaches or unauthorized activities.
• Incident Management: Respond to system-related incidents and escalate critical issues to appropriate teams or management as necessary. Coordinate with external vendors or support teams for problem resolution, if required.
• Continuous improvement: Stay up to date with emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends related to IBM System I operations. Identify opportunities for system optimization, performance improvement, and automation, and propose and implement appropriate solutions.
• Documentation: Maintain documentation related to system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps. Update system documentation to reflect any changes or improvements made to the system.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience
• A college degree or equivalent work experience
• IBM I command set (Control Language Programming) (CLP)
• Ability to analyze Mimix audits
• Ability to respond to Mimix notifications
• Ability to save to tape and restore from tape
• Ability to apply PTFs
• Ability to perform IPLs
• Ability to assist with the installation of new releases and technology refreshes (TRs)
• Ability to maintain and enhance IBM I reply list entries
• Ability to maintain and enhance IBM I directory entries including SMTP
• Ability to configure printers of varying manufacturers and varying features
• Ability to perform standard maintenance tasks on other equipment
• Ability to understand current IBM I projects and participate with developers from an operator perspective
• Have an understanding of the meaning of error messages and the meaning of error responses
• Have a knowledge of where to go to find resources for solutions for IBM i
• Prior HMC and Console experience
• Interaction with users
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary
• Familiarity with S/36 environment
• IBM system I operations certifications preferred

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug and background check for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

EEO Statement

Allied Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.