Mainframe Specialist

Calliere Group; Montreal; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a z/OS Mainframe Systems Specialist to manage enterprise mainframe environments. You will be responsible for operations, software deployment, and maintaining high performance within sysplex configurations. Candidates should possess strong technical skills in mainframe architectures, programming languages, and proven problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in mainframe operations and support roles.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Assembler, COBOL, REXX, or SAS).
• Understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal performance and availability of z/OS mainframe infrastructure.
• Monitor critical system performance indicators.
• Implement solutions based on vendor collaboration.

Skills

z/OS mainframe architecture

system administration

problem-solving

analytical skills

communication

Tools

BMC Control-D

JCL

TSO/ISPF

SDSF

Job description

This is a remote position.

Our client is looking for a z/OS Mainframe Systems Specialist to join their infrastructure team. This role involves comprehensive management of enterprise mainframe environments, encompassing system administration, software deployment, and operational excellence within a sysplex configuration. The position also requires expertise in Control-D workflow management solutions.

System Operations & Maintenance:

• Ensure optimal performance and availability of z/OS mainframe infrastructure and associated applications
  

• Diagnose and resolve intermediate-level technical issues, conducting thorough root cause analysis
  

• Collaborate with technology vendors for troubleshooting initiatives and implement recommended solutions while providing necessary diagnostic data
  

• Monitor critical system performance indicators proactively to identify enhancement opportunities
  

Technical Implementation:

• Deploy and configure third-party mainframe applications and related updates
  

• Process and fulfill user access provisioning requests
  

• Execute documented testing protocols and deployment procedures
  

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of z/OS mainframe architecture within sysplex configurations (mandatory)
  

• Minimum 5 years in mainframe operations and support roles
  

• Solid grasp of IT infrastructure system fundamentals
  

• Working knowledge of z-series hardware architecture
  

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Assembler, COBOL, REXX, or SAS)
  

• Competency with JCL, TSO/ISPF, and SDSF utilities
  

• Experience with BMC Control-D workflow management platforms
  

• Understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery principles
  

Professional Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
  

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
  

• Adherence to established testing and implementation methodologies