IBM AS400 /iSeries - Infrastructure Lead

Company Description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced IBM i (AS400) Infrastructure Lead to manage enterprise IBM i environments, lead L2/L3 production support, and drive infrastructure stability, upgrades, disaster recovery, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in IBM Power Systems along with proven team leadership experience.

Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in IBM i (AS400/iSeries) Administration
• 3+ years of experience leading infrastructure or production support teams

Key Responsibilities

• Lead IBM i (AS400) infrastructure operations and provide L2/L3 production support.
• Manage IBM Power Systems, HMC, VIOS, PowerVM, and LPAR environments.
• Perform IBM i OS installations, upgrades, migrations, and PTF deployments.
• Administer BRMS, backup & recovery, and High Availability/Disaster Recovery solutions (MIMIX/PowerHA).
• Monitor system performance, capacity, and security, ensuring platform availability and compliance.
• Handle incident, problem, and change management following ITIL processes.
• Coordinate with IBM and third-party vendors for critical issue resolution and infrastructure support.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of infrastructure engineers while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

Required Technical Skills

• IBM i (AS400/iSeries) Administration
• IBM i OS 7.x, IBM Power Systems
• HMC, VIOS, PowerVM, LPAR Management
• BRMS, Native Backup & Recovery
• MIMIX, PowerHA
• PTF Management, OS Upgrades & Migrations
• DB2 for i, SQL/400, Query/400
• IBM i Security Administration
• ServiceNow and ITIL Processes

Preferred Skills

• Performance tuning and capacity planning
• Disaster Recovery planning and testing
• Third-party tools such as Robot and Connect
• Experience working in Banking, Insurance, Manufacturing, Automotive, or Retail domains

Key Competencies

• Technical Leadership
• Team Management
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
• Strong Communication and Client Management

Qualifications

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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