IBM Mainframe Administrator

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

IBM
Cobol

Job Details

We have an opening for IBM Mainframe Administrator with Remote. Kindly apply with your updated resume if you are interested. Please find the job details below:

 

Position: IBM Mainframe Administrator

Location: Remote

Duration: 12 Months contract position

 

Description:

System Management: Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of mainframe hardware, software, and operating systems.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and ensure optimal operation by identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
Security Management: Implement and maintain robust security protocols to protect mainframe systems from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Backup and Recovery: Develop and manage backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability in case of system failures.
Storage Management: Manage and maintain Mainframe Storage Arrays and File Systems including Virtual Tape systems and subsystems.
Problem Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to mainframe systems, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations.
Capacity Planning: Conduct capacity planning and forecasting to ensure the mainframe environment can handle current and future workloads efficiently.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and changes for reference and compliance purposes.
Support: Provide technical support and guidance to other IT staff and users regarding mainframe-related issues and queries.
Data Center Migration Planning & Execution
Lead end-to-end migration of IBM mainframes from legacy data centers to new on-premise or cloud-based environments.

Certifications (Preferred but Not Mandatory)
IBM Certified System Administrator z/OS
IBM Certified Database Administrator DB2
ITIL Foundation Certification (for change management in migrations)
AWS/Azure Certified Cloud Practitioner (if cloud-hosted mainframe migration is required)

Mainframe Platforms: IBM zSeries, z/OS, z/VM, z/Linux
Storage & Backup: DFSMS, HSM, SRDF, Tape Backup, VTS, DataMover
Networking & Security: TCP/IP, VTAM, OSA, RACF, MFA, Firewall Configurations
Database & Applications: DB2, IMS, VSAM, MQ Series, COBOL, JCL
Monitoring & Performance: IBM OMEGAMON, MainView, Splunk, CA-7 Job Scheduler
Automation & Scripting: REXX, CLIST, Python for mainframe automation

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