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