Mainframe z/OS Systems Analyst

Overview

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

Skills

DFDSS
Information Systems
JCL
RACF
Systems Analyst
MVS
MAINFRAME
Z/OS
TCP / IP

Job Details

Dear Applicant,
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We have an urgent requirement of Mainframe z/OS Systems Analyst for Hybrid Role in Poughkeepsie, NY .
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Role : Mainframe z/OS Systems Analyst
Location : Poughkeepsie, NY ( Hybrid)
Duration : 12+ Months
Job Description :
Oversees the installation, upgrade, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of the Z/OS operating system
Maintains knowledge of all Z/OS utilities and tools (HCD, SMP/E, RACF, TCP/IP, SMTP, FTP, DFDSS, DSF, SMS, Infoprint, TLS, VTAM)
Maintains knowledge of SERVER pack installs and upgrades
Maintains knowledge of TSO/JCL and all ISPF functionalities
Assists Mainframe programmers when needed (log on issues, dataset issues, Job abends)
Provides elevated Mainframe access to new Programmers, Contractors & Computer Operators for TSO, RACF & Zeke
Maintains knowledge of Hardware configuration via (HMC, DS8800, and Luminex VTL tape subsystems)
Maintains knowledge of OEM products including (OPS/MVS (alerts), Zeke job scheduler, Zara tape management
Holds a high degree of ability to resolve hardware/software issues to maintain 24x7 operation
Strong capability to identify system or process deficiencies and recommend solutions
Ensures the latest release of applications are implemented in a timely manner with minimal or no disruption to IT operations
Maintains and provides continuous improvement of the processes, standards, policies, working methods, and tools
Ensures appropriate tools and processes are in place to have a development/production environment that is reliable and reproducible
Ensures tool configuration consistency across development, stage, testing, sandbox, and production environments
Estimates work effort requirements efficiently and appropriately
Participates in ongoing production support and end user support
Provides user training and documentation, updating existing and created new documents, both technical and end-user
Reviews and make necessary changes to the Information Systems Division Disaster Recovery Support Manual annually
On Call 24 x 7 rotation with the other Mainframe Analysts to provide 24 x 7 coverage