z/OS Admin

Position : z/OS Admin

Location - Preference is onsite in customer location- Poughkeepsie , NY

Job Description:

• Oversees the installation, upgrade, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of the Z/OS operating system.
• Maintains knowledge of all Z/OS utilities and tools (HCD, SMP/E, RACF, TCP/IP, SMTP, FTP, DFDSS, DSF, SMS, Infoprint, TLS, VTAM)
• Maintains knowledge of SERVER pack installs and upgrades.
• Maintains knowledge of TSO/JCL and all ISPF functionalities
• Assists Mainframe programmers when needed (log on issues, dataset issues, Job abends)
• Provides elevated Mainframe access to new Programmers, Contractors & Computer Operators for TSO, RACF & Zeke
• Maintains knowledge of Hardware configuration via (HMC, DS8910, and Luminex VTL tape subsystems)
• Maintains knowledge of OEM products including (OPS/MVS (alerts), Zeke job scheduler, Zara tape management
• Holds a high degree of ability to resolve hardware/software issues to maintain 24x7 operation.
• Strong capability to identify system or process deficiencies and recommend solutions.
• Ensures the latest release of applications are implemented in a timely manner with minimal or no disruption to IT operations.
• Maintains and provides continuous improvement of the processes, standards, policies, working methods, and tools.
• Ensures appropriate tools and processes are in place to have a development/production environment that is reliable and reproducible.
• Ensures tool configuration consistency across development, stage, testing, sandbox, and production environments.
• Estimates work effort requirements efficiently and appropriately Participates in ongoing production support and end user support.
• Provides user training and documentation, updating existing and created new documents, both technical and end-user
• Reviews and make necessary changes to the Information Systems Division Disaster Recovery Support Manual annually.
• On Call 24 x 7 rotation with the other Mainframe Analysts to provide 24 x 7 coverage

People/Team

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and customer service skills to facilitate collaborative task/project delivery.
• Collaborates with all stakeholders within the project and program team to ensure delivery of quality technical solutions.