IBM Mainframe Administrator

Overview

Remote
On Site
Contract - Independent
Contract - Month(s)

Skills

CICS
IBMJCL
CTG

Job Details

Contact Details:
1.Saravanan Ganesan
Email:
Cell:
Job Title: IBM Mainframe Administrator
Location: Albany, NY (Remote, EST Timezone)
Duration: 12 Months
Years of Experience: 7+ Yrs.
Required Hours/Week: 40hrs./Week
Notes:
  • Must reside and work in Eastern Standard Time (EST)
  • First week onsite in Albany, NY (Mandatory)

Job Overview:

  • The end client is seeking a highly experienced IBM Mainframe Administrator to join their team supporting the NYS Account.
  • This is a senior-level role requiring in-depth mainframe systems programming and administrative expertise.
  • The ideal candidate will work independently and provide strategic support and guidance.

Mandatory Qualifications:

  • Experience Level: 85+ months in a senior systems programming or mainframe admin role.
  • z/OS Support: Minimum of 48 months supporting mainframe software specific to the IBM z/OS operating system.
  • Security & Directory Services: 48 months experience managing RACF, security certificates, and LDAP.
  • Software Installation & Support (36+ months each): IBM JCL, CICS, CTG (CICS Transaction Gateway), MQ, and IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS).
  • Database Support: 36+ months with IBM DB2.
  • COBOL Programming (on z/OS): Involves production monitoring, systems analysis, unit/integration testing, JCL/PROC modification, and global changes.
  • Mainframe Debugging: 36+ months diagnosing production errors, system logs, and environment-level issues.

Additional Requirements:

  • Work Authorization: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Residency: Must reside in Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone.
  • ID Requirement: Must possess a valid driver's license or non-driver's state ID.
  • Travel: First week onsite in Albany, NY (mandatory).
  • Fingerprinting: NYS fingerprinting costs will be reimbursed (after 3 months of successful engagement).
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