Mainframe Systems Administrator zOS

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Mainframe System Administrator zOS to manage complex systems and ensure security compliance while collaborating with major clients. This role offers significant career progression opportunities and the chance to work across various industries, requiring candidates to be eligible for UK Government Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with MVS SMP/e, zOS systems, and system tools.
• Experience in zOS system administration, installation, and maintenance.
• Willingness to learn and develop Mainframe skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage systems data and ensure security compliance.
• Work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Prioritize tickets to deliver optimal solutions.

Skills

MVS SMP/e

zOS systems

TSO

ISPF

SDSF

Vulnerability management

Tools

SM9

ServiceNow

Job description

Client:

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

As a Mainframe System Administrator zOS at Kyndryl, you will solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across platforms and services. You will work with cutting-edge technology and modernization efforts, collaborating with major clients worldwide.

Your day-to-day tasks include managing systems data, ensuring security compliance, and prioritizing tickets to deliver optimal solutions. You will have the opportunity to work across various industries, gaining broad experience or specializing further.

We encourage sharing expertise, recommending modernization strategies, and building relationships with stakeholders. The role offers career progression from Junior System Administrator to Architect, with unique opportunities in Cloud Hyperscalers, hands-on experience, and certification prospects.

Applicants must be eligible for full UK Government Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience with MVS SMP/e, zOS systems, and system tools like TSO, ISPF, SDSF
• Experience in zOS system administration, installation, and maintenance
• Knowledge of Mainframe z/OS operations and product installation
• Willingness to learn and develop Mainframe skills
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance

Preferred Skills:

• Vulnerability management
• Experience with ticketing tools such as SM9, ServiceNow
• Mainframe certifications

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR, United Kingdom