Mainframe Systems Admin/Programmer

Mainframe Systems Admin/Programmer

05 Mar 2024
Georgia, Atlanta, 30309 Atlanta USA

Mainframe Systems Admin/Programmer

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Mainframe Systems Admin/Programmer

Permanent Role

Atlanta, GA

Main core required skill sets:
  • experience doing the z/os upgrades
  • Sys Programmer heading up the clients zOS upgrades to keep systems current and also perform patching, etc. Also handle 3rd party product support
  • Past experience doing the z/os upgrades – doing the real hands on design and analysis working with the team
  • Must Also have experience doing user exits
  • looking for experience in the Parallel Sys Flex environment - need coupling experience. Need someone who is a leader in this area.
  • Assembler experience – working knowledge of
What’s been the problem w/ CNs they’ve seen so far – have not been leader of the systems upgrades ;

they need a leader with Parallel Sysplex or coupling experience ; daily maintenance hot fixes, etc. and normal maintenance of maintaining the system.
  • Not a very large environment. A small but dynamic work environment.
  • Degree is NOT required.
  • Can’t have just Z/OS implementation experience; must also have Assembler
The successful candidate will be proficient working in and supporting a Parallel Sysplex mainframe environment, be familiar with mainframe performance management and tuning, work well with vendors and hardware providers, ramp up quickly on large projects, work independently to understand business needs, and design solutions to produce high availability environments. The candidate’s primary responsibilities will include zOS installation, administration, and patching. The candidate’s secondary responsibilities will include maintaining the Sysplex environment including both hardware and software support duties, planning for future capacity, execution of projects to implement new hardware and software, and on-call support.
During Covid-19 it is 100% Remote. Plan to come onsite later in 2021.

Education:
4-yr College Degree preferably Information Systems or Computer Science

Responsibilities:
  • Install, maintain, & support zOS upgrades and maintenance
  • Install, maintain, & support mainframe hardware solutions
  • Install, maintain, & support mainframe infrastructure software
  • Monitor and manage mainframe performance
  • Coordinate with hardware and software vendors for support and future project work
  • Budgetary planning for mainframe hardware and software
  • Create comprehensive documentation, conduct thorough testing, and follow defined change control processes.
  • Provide support for mission critical application infrastructure and products
  • Effectively communicate with end-users, application programmers, co-workers, managers, and other stakeholders
  • Demonstrate a high level of initiative and attention to detail during daily operations

Skills Required
  • Minimum of 3 years experience with mainframe zOS upgrades/JES exit support
  • Minimum of 3 years experience with mainframe hardware support
  • Minimum of 3 years experience with mainframe capacity planning and performance tuning
  • Minimum of 3 years experience with mainframe third party software installation and support
  • Minimum of 3 years experience with Cobol, REXX, JCL, and JES2. Assembler knowledge a plus.
  • Experience using automated unit testing and writing test code
  • High level of initiative and attention to detail
  • Familiarity with application build tools
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent customer support skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Skills Preferred
  • Familiarity with various Infrastructure software solutions, change management, scheduling, performance monitoring, etc. (ex. Zeke, Zebb, ISPW, TMON, JCLPrep, QuickRef, SAS)
  • Experience with virtual tape libraries, infrastructure, and support
  • Experience with maintaining and operating in a Sysplex environment including sharing of DASD
  • Experience working with and maintaining a Coupling Facility environment.
  • Familiarity with support of Unix System Services
  • Familiarity with ITIL based ticketing system from a user perspective for change, incident, and problem management
Thank you,

Job Details

  • ID
    JC10642365
  • State
  • City
  • Job type
    Permanent
  • Salary
    $100,000 - $120,000
  • Hiring Company
    Revolution Technologies
  • Date
    2021-02-26
  • Deadline
    2021-04-27
  • Category

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