Z/OS system administrator

Job Title : z/OS System Administrator

Location : Hartford, CT | st. Paul's MN | Atlanta, GA | Cockeysville, MD | Hybrid

Duration : Long term

Job Description:

• Monitors system software access, performance, and resource utilization;
• Primary responsibility for maintaining the z/OS 2.3 and JES2 software environment;
• Work with application programmers to ensure that application problems do not adversely affect production operations;
• Ability to provide 24/7/365 software support. This would include on-call support during off-hours;
• Assists with the analysis, design, programming, and implementation of applications that will interface with system software;
• Develop/maintain/monitor proper software use and security authorization policies;
• Creates, maintains, and upgrades software systems for development and production environments;
• Analyzes requirements and recommends policies, procedures, and standards for software systems;
• Implement and verifies backup and recovery procedures. This would include Business Recovery concerns and associated testing;
• Accept ownership of all mainframe-based systems, including multiple z/OS sysplexes;
• Install new z/OS releases as they become available and configure to support Stonebranch's requirements;
• Keep supported systems current with the latest maintenance provided by IBM Maintain system reliability and ensure availability;
• Provide level 1 operational support for z/VM and zLinux systems;
• Be available after hours for emergency or exceptional situations concerning the mainframe and mainframe-based systems;
• Resolve any system-related problems that may arise in a timely and efficient manner.

Qualifications:

• Experience with mainframe software management specific to z/OS operating system and other software products;
• Ability to install and customize IBM and third-party software using SMP/E & IEBCOPY;
• Experience in keeping the z/OS hardware configuration current using HCD;
• Experience supporting leading/training of software management;
• Possible travel and variable hours may be required;
• Ability to write software exit program(s) and use software utilities as required;
• Solid knowledge of mainframe JCL and utilities;
• Ability to write/read/debug programs in a batch and online environment;
• Ability to perform multiple activities simultaneously with minimal supervision