Senior Mainframe Administrator

Title - Senior Mainframe Administrator

Location: Remote

This position will be a highly skilled, senior member of the team requiring a wide range of application development and application lifecycle knowledge following an Agile development methodology. Mainframe Administrator is responsible for the maintenance and operation of large-scale computer systems. Mainframe Administrators need a deep understanding of mainframe systems, excellent problem-solving skills.

Requirement -

Should have at least 15+ years of Strong Mainframe System Administration Experience with Z-Series

Strong Communication skills and experience in Scripting and scheduling .

Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of REXX and Assemble Programming

Knowledge of ACF2 & RACF

Endevor Administration

IBM Pipeline expertise

Strong Knowledge of ESP & Stone Branch

Experience in managing LPARS & Application Installations

Deep understanding of FTPs and SFTPs

ZOS upgrade experience from 2.5 to 3.1

CICS Administration and Managing Regions

Knowledge of DADS

Job Duties -

Translate requirements and user stories into functional applications

Installing and maintaining mainframe system software: Ensuring the mainframe's software is up-to-date and functioning correctly.

Providing technical support: Assisting with mainframe applications and software issues.

Managing user access and security: Creating and managing user accounts and security settings.

Monitoring system performance: Keeping an eye on system performance and capacity to ensure efficiency.

Developing performance strategies: Implementing strategies to improve system performance and reliability.

Disaster recovery planning: Planning and implementing procedures for disaster recovery.

Coordinating with IT professionals: Working with other IT staff to resolve hardware and software issues.

Conducting backups and recovery: Performing system backups and recovery processes.

Documenting errors: Keeping logs of mainframe errors for future reference.

Updating systems: Ensuring the mainframe systems are updated according to organizational requirements and technological advancements.

Regular consistent attendance is required, that could include attendance at after hour Company events.

Ability to accept supervision.

Ability to foster, develop and maintain professional and collaborative working relationships. Must be able to get along with others, i.e., peers, supervisors, outside customers, and vendors.

Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, employees and customers by email, phone and in person.

Must be personable, positive, and a professional representative of the Company.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.