Mainframe Z/OS administrator required(17+yrs exp. needed)- TX(Hybrid)/remote
Radha Venkatraman
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Position: Mainframe Z/OS administrator (17+yrs exp. Needed)
Location: Plano, TX – Hybrid/remote
Type: long term contract
Rate: open
Position summary:
Top Skills:
1. z/OS Administration (Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later)
2. ISV Administration (IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades)
3. Mainframe H/W administration (IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices)
Job Responsibilities
• Perform standard system programming activities like configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment.
• Perform Operating System upgrade and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.
• Advanced System Management: Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software.
• Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations.
• Support other team: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective.
• Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.
• Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements and make decisions.
• Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.
Experience level
• 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.
Technical key skills (Mandatory skills)
• Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products)
• Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades
• Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.
• Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution.
• IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices.
• Sysplex and config management (good to have)
• Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS)
• ISPF/TSO and other basic
• Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST
• Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.
• Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion
Years of Experience: 17.00 Years of Experience
Regards,
Radha Venkatraman
Recruitment Lead
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