Sr Systems Engineer - AS400 (REMOTE)

Posted:
9/12/2025, 5:18:01 AM

Location(s):
California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams.  We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW:

JOB PURPOSE  

Maintain and move IBM iSeries (AS400) to the Cloud Work with development groups for capacity planning and support. Needs to work in a team or individually  

Supports efforts that ensure enterprise systems remain best-in-class. Learns to lead teams and work.  

RESPONSIBILITIES  

Operating System Maintenance  

Upgrade, patch, and apply hot fixes to our iSeries (AS400) environment 

Technology Development  

Drive and implement new strategies for the environment. This includes but is not exclusive of IBM Cloud. 

Hardware Maintenance  

Monitor, identify, and correct moderate-to-complex hardware defects to maintain  fully functioning hardware.  

Capability Maintenance  

Design and oversee the functionality, usability, and accessibility of business- 

critical domains using content creation and management tools as well as digital  

media to ensure that technical continuity is maintained and development standards are met.  

Faults Diagnosis and Correction  

Drives fault isolation and resolution efforts to limit and address issues promptly.  

Technical Developments Recommendation  

Research and suggest ways to optimize solutions to better meet user and/or business, performance, quality needs.  

Technical Database Support - Plus 

Design distribution of basic database resources and provide physical modeling and design services to tune database applications for optimum performance.

  

Storage Support - Plus 

Ability to work with Rubrik, HPE, IBM or Pure storage systems.  

Design and Conceptualization  

Produce multiple concepts and prototypes to design digital products/services.

Program/Portfolio Management Support  

Contribute to work within an established program management plan to achieve specific goals.  

Ongoing Learning and Development  

Develop own and more junior team member capabilities by participating in  assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.  

Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best  practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading  specialist media.  

  

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent level preferred

  • General Experience: Experience enables job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others (Over 3 years to 6 years)

  • Managerial Experience: Basic experience of coordinating the work of others (4 to 6 months)

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

  • Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
  • AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.
  • Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!

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