Description
Manage and maintain complex z/OS environments, ensuring high availability and system stability.
This role is on-site.
Responsibilities
- Administer z/Architectures, including GDPS/Sysplex setup and maintenance at an expert level.
- Execute SMP/E processes, UserMods, and POR procedures with strong automation.
- Perform disaster recovery setup, conduct DR drills, and manage hardware refreshes.
- Optimize system value through MIPS optimization, software rationalization, and specialty engine exploitation.
- Lead mainframe migration, version upgrades, and hardware refresh initiatives.
Required Skills
- 10+ years of experience in mainframe administration.
- Deep knowledge of z/OS, JES2, TSO/ISPF, DFSMS, and VTAM.
- Proficiency with SMP/E, UserMods, HMC, and HCD.
- Experience with IBM and ISV utilities, tools, and mainframe hardware peripherals.
- Proven track record in disaster recovery planning and execution.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in delivering value-add services like software rationalization.
- Strong background in mainframe migration and version upgrades.