Senior Specialist iSeries & System Infrastructure

Company: 2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd

About UOB
United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values – Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.

Job Description
AS400 System & Infrastructure Management
- Oversee the setup, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of AS400 systems.
- Perform OS and third-party system software installation and upgrades to keep up with technology changes.
- Monitor and tune both OS and online applications for optimal performance.
- Conduct system and storage capacity planning and management.
- Review and perform periodic maintenance on system hardware and software (OS and third-party).
- Investigate and resolve system-related problems promptly and effectively.
- Evaluate and recommend system software packages aligned with business and technology needs.
- Deploy proactive diagnostic, monitoring, and preventive management tools.

Strategic Planning & Solutioning
- Lead or support hardware and software strategic planning to meet evolving business requirements and technology directions.
- Contribute to infrastructure planning, design, implementation, and support of AS400 solutions.

Lifecycle & Operations Oversight
- Ensure end-to-end lifecycle support for AS400 systems including upgrades, patching, and decommissioning.
- Maintain system documentation and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Team Management & Collaboration
- Lead a small team comprising one permanent staff and contract resources (if appointed as Unit Head).
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
- Collaborate with other infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and support.

Support for Related Systems
- Manage and support additional infrastructure platforms including:
- Mimix – High Availability/Replication
- Connect:Direct – Secure File Transfers
- Control-M – Job Scheduling
- Aldon and Thenon – Change Management Tools
- Report2Web – Reporting and Document Distribution

Additional Requirements

Advanced Diploma - Computer Studies, Chinese (Mandarin), English, ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) - APM GROUP, Malay
Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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