Mainframe Systems Administrator

Remote • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 2 days ago

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Summary

The Mainframe Systems Administrator is responsible for ensuring the optimal operation, security, and integrity of our enterprise mainframe environment. This role involves operating, monitoring, and maintaining mainframe systems, peripherals, servers, and network components to support business-critical applications. The administrator will participate in disaster recovery planning and testing, provide first-level help desk support, and adapt to diverse operational duties within customized data centers. Collaboration with network engineers and system security teams is essential to maintain seamless, secure, and efficient system performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate, monitor, and maintain mainframe systems, peripherals, and related infrastructure to ensure high availability and reliability.
Assist in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution to safeguard data and ensure business continuity.
Provide first-level help desk support, troubleshooting user issues related to mainframe applications and systems.
Manage system security functions, including user access, permissions, and security policies.
Maintain comprehensive system documentation, including configuration, procedures, and operational logs.
Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize efficiency.
Install, upgrade, and patch system-wide software and applications.
Collaborate with network engineers and security teams to support integrated system operations.
Develop and enforce policies and standards for resource allocation and system usage.
Ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards for data security and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

Proven experience working in a mainframe environment is required.
Proficiency with mainframe operating systems, hardware, and peripherals.
Exposure to IDMS or similar database management systems is a plus.
Familiarity with AGILE methodologies and practices is advantageous.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to adapt to fast-paced, evolving operational environments.

Publishing Pay Range: $27.00 - $32.00 hourly

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10112156
Position Id: 112080
Posted 2 days ago

Company Info

About GDH

GDH is a technology workforce solutions provider committed to always giving and delivering more. Better talent. More client and consultant support. Greater service. World-class outcomes. Providing technology staffing, project solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we will be able to deepen our understanding of your business challenges, stay up to date with industry trends, and enhance our ability to create custom solutions to help achieve your business outcomes. We have established ourselves as a trusted partner to countless businesses operating in the communications sector. Our primary goal is to source and recruit the most talented professionals, assemble teams of skilled specialists, create innovative recruitment and professional services strategies that drive growth and foster innovation.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

Please visit GDH's website for notice of collection for California applicants.

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