Expert As400 H/F Trusted Advisors

We are looking for an AS400 Expert for an International Leading Information Technology Company in Paris.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Main accountabilities to include but not be limited to:

• AS400 architecture review / Design.
• Technical Advisor.
• Level 3 support troubleshooting.
• Technology leadership.
• Responsible for all aspects of the planning, change management, implementation and support of the AS400 system roadmap.
• Lead, establish and implement 'best-practice' standards as well as departmental policies and procedures.
• Find cost effective solutions in accordance to business need.
• Work closely with procurement on tenders.

The most important challenge that this role faces is to federate teams.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / WORK EXPERIENCE

Analytical Skills:

• Identifies opportunities to increase accuracy and develops, recommends and implements solutions.
• Develops insightful, value-added and actionable analyses with detailed explanations regarding drivers of those results.

Communication Skills:

• Fluency in French & English (written and spoken).
• Presents organized and thorough information and data appropriate for the intended audience.
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills to deal effectively with individuals and groups within and outside the organisation.
• Utilises variety of interpersonal styles and communication methods to effectively adapt to new work structures, processes, or cultures.

Time Management Skills:

• Demonstrates follow-up skills.
• Provides timely and professional support to all internal/external customers.

Leadership Skills:

• Leads by example.
• Effective organizational, leadership and presentation skills.
• Strong business focus with a demonstrated ability to act in partnership with management teams.
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively supervise, coach and influence employees.
• Performs with high level of initiative exhibiting persistence and willingness to stimulate new ideas within the organization.
• Takes calculated risks, makes strategic, results-oriented decisions, and accepts responsibility for the results (positive or negative).

Other:

• Self-motivated.
• Demonstrates accountability.
• Flexibility to work long hours under pressure during system outages and major implementations.
• Team-oriented. Consults with Team members and management as needed to complete assigned responsibilities and acts as a role model to their team.
• Works with minimal supervision.

Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative work relationships both internally and externally.

Experience :

• 10+ years of experience with IBM iSeries (P8, P9), Storage Virtualization Solution by IBM (SVC)
• 10+ years of experience of AS400 Administration
• IBM Storage (Flash, Mechanical HD)
• IBM DRP between multiple DC (Synchronous, Asynchronous)
• A minimum of 5 years of leadership, project management or other management experience.
• Extensive experience working with remote teams delivering services across multi-site, regional and global environments.
• Knowledge of AS400 tuning / Performance
• DB2 Tuning and Administration
• SOX Compliance will be an add value

Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems (or equivalent experience).

Type of contract: Freelance.

Duration of the mission: 9 months.

Location: Paris.

Trusted Advisors est un groupe spécialisé dans le conseil, les études et l'accompagnement à forte valeur ajoutée. La créativité et la pertinence de nos solutions sont des leviers de différentiation que nous apportons, tous les jours, à nos clients Grands Comptes, au niveau de la définition, la réalisation, et la maintenance de leurs projets stratégiques, scientifiques, ou technologiques.