Mainframe z/OS Architect - Plano, TX - Contract

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - c2c

Skills

DB2
CICS
MQ
Network
IMS
Storage
WAS
RACF
Scheduling
Production Control
z/OS System Administration
Performance & Capacity Management
Automation (IBM SA & CA OPSMVS)

Job Details

Role: Mainframe z/OS Architect
Location: Plano, TX
Duration: Contract


Mainframe Architect who has got sound knowledge on z/OS System Administration, Production Control, Scheduling, Storage, Network, DB2, IMS, CICS, MQ, WAS, RACF, Performance & Capacity Management, Automation (IBM SA & CA OPSMVS)

Essential Skills:
Extensive experience with the following:
Highly skilled z/OS System Architect with IODF/IOCP Skills
Install, configure, upgrade and maintain IBM z/OS operating system and associated system software (e.g., SMP/E, JES2, RACF, SMF)? Must have wider understanding on Production Control and Scheduling to drive the team and experience with IWS(TWS) & JOBTRAC tools.
Deep understanding of IBM Z architecture, workload management (WLM), performance tuning, and system-level debugging.
Expertise in z/OS versin upgrades and z/OS MF
Experience with VTS & Hardware Upgrades
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Mainframe Professionals including system programmers, Administrators, Production Control
Provide expert-level technical guidance on z/OS systems, Mainframe storage, networking, security, and automation? Drive best practices in Mainframe System administration, software upgrades, capacity planning, and disaster recovery.
Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex system issues and outages.


Desirable Skills:
Knowledge in Mainframe System Automation tools i.e., IBM SA z/OS and CA OPS/MVS.
Experitise in Mainframe Network Administration
Good understanding of Storage, RACF, CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, WAS Technologies
Good experience in dealing with Migration projects - CA-OPS/MVS to IBM System Automation and vice versa.
Proficiency in REXX, CLIST and Netview PIPE Programming.
Prepare and maintain documentation on system configurations, procedures, and best practices
Knowledge in REXX Programming Skills

Keywords:
~sound knowledge on z/OS System Administration, Production Control, Scheduling, Storage, Network, DB2, IMS, CICS, MQ, WAS, RACF, Performance & Capacity Management, Automation (IBM SA & CA OPSMVS)

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