Senior Mainframe Security & z/OS Systems Administrator (TSS)

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Data Entry
Data Security
Emulation
Informatica PowerExchange
Internet
JCL
JOBTRAC
Auditing
Break/Fix
Change Data Capture
Computer Networking
Customer Support
RMF
RSA
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management
Risk Management Framework
Network Administration
Operating Systems
Performance Monitoring
Security Management
Storage
Storage Management
System Administration
Production Control
Root Cause Analysis
SFTP
SMF
SMP/E
Job Entry Subsystem 2/3
Job Scheduling
Technical Support
Telecommunications
Testing
Mainframe
Management
Network
SSL
TCP
TCP/IP
TLS
TSO
Unix
VSAM
VTAM
WLM
Application Development
z/OS
Access Control

Job Details

Hello,
Cogent Data Solutions LLC trying to reach you regarding a job opportunity. The role is Senior Mainframe Security & z/OS Systems Administrator (TSS) for one of our direct clients. Please take a look at the job description below and please send your updated resume.
Role: Senior Mainframe Security & z/OS Systems Administrator (TSS) ( Mainframe Administrator )
Location: Remote
Client Name: Railroad Commission of Texas ( State client )
Job Qualifications/ Skills:
Minimum 8 years experience
Senior Mainframe Security & z/OS Systems Administrator (TSS)
  • Hands-On Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)
  • Hands-On Experience with z/OS Administration
  • Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS),
  • Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)
  • Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS)
  • Experience with REXX
  • Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues
  • Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration
  • Working knowledge for each of the following:
  • z/OS Operation
  • z/OS Networking VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
  • z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC)
  • Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE)
  • VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH)
  • SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended)
  • RMF (Resource Measurement Facility)
  • SMF (System Management Facility)
  • WLM (Workload Management)
  • JCL (Job Control Language)
  • GRS (Global Resource Serialization)
  • VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method)
  • TSO (Time Sharing Option)
  • Serve as a subject-matter expert in Mainframe Top Secret Security Administration to maintain data security and regulatory compliance.
  • Work involves highly advanced (senior-level) systems administration in support of agency mainframe applications and supporting infrastructure; and coordinate day-to-day system administration functions such as mainframe configuration, break/fix system support, and base user account creation/support.
  • Work requires strong and proven hands-on experience in Mainframe Top Secret Security Administration and z/OS Administration.
  • Work also requires expertise in certificate renewals and access control within mainframe environments as well as a strong understanding of security compliance, audit practices, and risk mitigation.
  • Routine system administration functions to include security administration support, performance monitoring, security monitoring, and system maintenance.
  • Work includes supporting data entry and control work processes, overseeing and coordinating mainframe operations in the State s Consolidated Data Center Services (DCS), and working with the Network Administration, Customer Support and Applications Development & Support teams to provide support necessary for day-to-day mainframe operations.
  • Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration for Change Data Capture processing using mainframe data sources and targets (i.e., IMS and VSAM) a plus.

  • Serve as a subject-matter expert in Mainframe Top Secret Security Administration to maintain data security and regulatory compliance.
  • Provide primary support as the subject matter expert for z/OS operating systems and system components; provide direct technical support as needed in the planning, implementation and testing of releases, upgrades, or changes to z/OS operating system, network, and component software.
  • Provide end user support for assigned Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products such as BlueZone.
  • Diagnose platform, software and related product issues and follow up with root cause analysis.
  • Assist with maintaining and providing technical support for Mainframe Production Control and Support Jobs and monthly Mainframe Job Scheduler.
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