Description

You will own the installation, configuration, maintenance, and tuning of IBM z/OS systems and associated system-level components in high-availability production environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain z/OS, z/VM, JES2, RACF, VTAM, and TCP/IP.
• Perform system-level maintenance, apply PTFs/APARs via SMP/E, and handle system upgrades and IPLs.
• Configure and support system automation tools, console automation, and workload schedulers such as IBM TWS and CA-7.
• Administer and troubleshoot mainframe storage systems, catalogs, DFSMS, and tape management tools.
• Conduct system performance monitoring and tuning using RMF, SMF, OMEGAMON, and MainView.

Required Skills

• 11+ years of experience as a Mainframe System Programmer focused on z/OS.
• Strong hands-on expertise with z/OS system internals, SMP/E, JCL, and ISPF.
• Deep understanding of IBM mainframe hardware configuration including HCD/HCM, LPAR, IOCP/HCD, and PARMLIB.
• Proficient with RACF administration and overall mainframe security concepts.
• Skilled in REXX, CLISTs, and scripting for system automation.
• Experience with mainframe automation, monitoring, and scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with change management, problem management, and system documentation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience participating in disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Ability to work with IBM and vendors for technical resolution.

Key Skills

Education

Any Gradute