Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 36 Month(s)
Skills
TSS
z/OS
Mainframe
COBOL
BlueZone
Job Details
Job Title: Mainframe Administrator
Location: Austin, TX (100% Remote)
Position Type: Contract
Interview Mode: MS Teams
Position Overview
The selected candidate will serve as a subject-matter expert supporting both legacy mainframe systems and initiatives under the Mainframe Transformation Team, ensuring data security, regulatory compliance, and stable day-to-day operations. All work products are considered works made for hire and will remain the property of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Candidates must successfully pass a criminal background check in accordance with Texas law.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the subject-matter expert (SME) for Mainframe Top Secret Security Administration to ensure data security and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate and execute daily system administration activities including:
- Mainframe configuration
- Break/fix support
- User account creation and access management
- Administer z/OS operating systems and components, including planning, implementation, testing, and support of system changes, releases, and upgrades.
- Conduct routine administration tasks such as:
- Security administration support
- Performance monitoring
- Security monitoring
- System maintenance
- Support data entry and control processes and coordinate mainframe operations within the State s Consolidated Data Center Services (DCS).
- Collaborate with Network Administration, Customer Support, and Application Development & Support teams to ensure seamless mainframe operations.
- Provide end-user support for ISV products such as BlueZone.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Extensive, hands-on experience in Mainframe Top Secret Security Administration.
- Strong expertise in z/OS administration and system components.
- Proven experience with:
- Security compliance
- Audit practices
- Risk mitigation in mainframe environments
- Ability to provide advanced technical support for operating systems, network components, and ISV products.
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