Senior IBM Mainframe Administrator - MA 25-33885

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
No Travel Required

Skills

Scheduling
Performance Monitoring
Regulatory Compliance
Reliability Engineering
Security Management
Mainframe
Management
Mentorship
Mergers and Acquisitions
Middleware
IBM Mainframe
IBM WebSphere MQ
IT Management
Identity Management
RACF
Analytical Skill
COBOL
Communication
Database
IBM
IBM DB2
JCL
z/OS

Job Details

Job Title: IBM Mainframe Administrator (Senior Level)

Job Type: Contract

Location:

  • Remote

  • Onsite Requirement: First week onsite in Albany, NY

Position Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior IBM Mainframe Administrator to support and maintain enterprise mainframe systems. This role involves installation, configuration, security administration, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and ongoing support of IBM z/OS environments. The ideal candidate will work independently, provide technical leadership, and guide less experienced staff.

Required Experience & Qualifications

  • Overall Experience:

    • Senior-level: 85+ months of relevant mainframe experience

  • z/OS Platform:

    • 48 months supporting mainframe software on IBM z/OS

  • Security & Identity Management:

    • 48 months managing z/OS security certificates, user/account administration with RACF, and LDAP

  • Mainframe Middleware & Scheduling:

    • 36 months installing, configuring, and supporting:

      • IBM JCL

      • CICS

      • CICS Transaction Gateway (CTG)

      • IBM MQ on z/OS

      • IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS)

  • Database Experience:

    • 36 months working with IBM DB2

  • Programming & Development:

    • 36 months of COBOL programming on IBM z/OS, including:

      • Monitoring production workloads

      • Systems analysis and design

      • Program compiles

      • Unit and integrated testing

      • Performing global changes in COBOL/JCL environments

      • Modifying JCL and PROCs

  • Production Support & Troubleshooting:

    • 36 months monitoring production systems and performing error diagnosis/debugging

    • Experience reviewing system logs and resolving mainframe errors

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, customize, maintain, and upgrade the IBM z/OS operating system

  • Install, configure, and upgrade software running in the mainframe environment

  • Provide day-to-day operational and production support

  • Diagnose and resolve system, application, and performance issues

  • Ensure system reliability, security, and compliance with standards

  • Work independently while providing guidance and mentorship to other team members

Additional Qualifications

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

  • Advanced education preferred

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