You will manage z/OS operating system upgrades and execute the migration from JES3 to JES2.
Responsibilities
- Execute the migration from JES3 to JES2, including managing customized JES3 inline code changes, control block expansions, and exits.
- Perform z/OS operating system upgrades and maintain system-level software products.
- Develop IBM zSeries Coupling Facility structure definition and operation support to manage structure movement during machine outages.
- Configure IBM Enterprise Server LPARs and System Time Protocol (STP) using the Hardware Management Console (HMC).
- Support IBM z/OS 2.1 and later, including JES2/JES3, zVM, and Linux on Z (zLinux) environments.
Required Skills
- 3 years of experience within the last 7 years using IBM ServerPac, SHOPz, or SMPe for z/OS installation and configuration.
- 3 years of experience in a Parallel Sysplex environment.
- 3 years of experience developing IBM zSeries Coupling Facility support.
- 3 years of experience configuring IBM Enterprise Server LPARs and STP via HMC.
- Proficiency with JES2, JES3, TSO, ISPF, JCL, and RACF.
- Experience with REXX and knowledge of Assembler/COBOL source and compiling.
- Experience supporting IBM z/OS WebSphere (zWAS), IBM Integration Bus (IIB), and IBM MQ.
- Ability to support IBM CICS, including SOAP and web services.
- Any Graduate degree.
Preferred Skills
- Design and support of IBM CICS on z/OS.