Z/OS Administrator (Hybrid)

Overview

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

Skills

Application Support
CLIST
Capacity Management
Computer Networking
Configuration Management
DFDSS
Fluency
HCD
IBM
IBM Mainframe Utility Programs
IBM Utilities
ISPF
JCL
Mainframe
Management
Operating Systems
Performance Tuning
Process Improvement
Project Planning
Rexx
Roadmaps
SMP/E
Software Support
Storage Management
TSO
Workflow
z/OS

Job Details

Z/OS Administrator

Plano, TX - Hybrid

Contract

Top Skills:

1. z/OS Administration (Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later)

2. ISV Administration (IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades)

3. Mainframe H/W administration (IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices)

Job Responsibilities

Perform standard system programming activities like configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment.

Perform Operating System upgrade and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.

Advanced System Management: Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software.

Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations.

Support other team: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective.

Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.

Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements and make decisions.

Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.

Experience level

12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.

Technical key skills (Mandatory skills)

Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products)

Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades

Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.

Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution.

IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices.

Sysplex and config management (good to have)

Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS)

ISPF/TSO and other basic

Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST

Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.

Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion

Years of Experience: 15.00 Years of Experience

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