System Administrator Engineer - Mainframe

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • Posted 47 days ago | Updated 1 hour ago

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12+

Skills

Data Migration
Application Deployment
Mainframe Administration

Job Details

Job Title: System Administrator Engineer - Mainframe

Location: Berkeley Heights NJ - Preferred or Alpharetta GA - Onsite

Contract:

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced System Administrator Engineer to join our team. As a System Administrator Engineer, you will play a key role in replicating and deploying mainframe technologies to cloud-based infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mainframe systems administration and experience with cloud migration.

# Key Responsibilities:

1. *Mainframe to Cloud Migration*: Replicate and deploy mainframe technologies, including applications, data, and infrastructure, to cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

2. *System Administration*: Perform system administration tasks, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of operating systems, software, and hardware.

3. *Cloud Infrastructure Management*: Manage cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, and networking.

4. *Application Deployment*: Deploy and configure applications on cloud-based infrastructure.

5. *Data Migration*: Migrate data from mainframe systems to cloud-based storage solutions.

6. *Security and Compliance*: Ensure security and compliance of cloud-based infrastructure and applications.

7. *Troubleshooting*: Troubleshoot technical issues related to mainframe to cloud migration.

8. *Documentation*: Maintain accurate documentation of migration processes, procedures, and results.

# Requirements:

1. *Mainframe Experience*: 7 years of experience with mainframe systems administration (e.g., z/OS, z/VM, z/VSE).

2. *Cloud Experience*: 2+ years of experience with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

3. *System Administration*: Strong system administration skills, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of operating systems, software, and hardware.

4. *Scripting and Automation*: Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, SaltStack).

5. *Security and Compliance*: Knowledge of security and compliance best practices for cloud-based infrastructure and applications.

6. *Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills*: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.

# Nice to Have:

1. *Cloud Certifications*: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Certified Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Developer.

2. *Mainframe Certifications*: IBM Certified System Administrator - z/OS, or IBM Certified System Administrator - z/VM.

3. *DevOps Experience*: Experience with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Docker).

4. *Agile Methodologies*: Experience with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).

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