Senior IT Specialist

IBM SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology corporation in Singapore seeks a Senior Z Software Specialist to provide consultation and services to Z clients, focusing on major banks and government accounts. The role involves handling zOS and Linux platforms, including setup, upgrade, and migration, alongside offering support during off-hours when needed. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and deep expertise in Z software systems.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in Z software and mainframe operations.
• Proficient in configuration setup, OS upgrades, and migrations.
• Ability to handle solution support and client escalations.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and services to IBM Z clients.
• Support clients during off office hours.
• Travel to ASEAN countries for project support if required.

Skills

Deep technical skills in Z/OS

ZLinux

CICS

DB2

MQ

Z Security

Omegamon

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor or Masters degree in Computer engineering

Tools

TDMF

PPRC

Job description

Position is for a senior Z software specialist. Role of this job is the provision of consultation and services to IBM Z clients, i.e. mainly banks and government accounts. Competent in handling zOS and Linux operating systems such as configration setup, OS upgrade and migration, Z data replication and migration across storages in same ( PPRC, TDMF ) and remote locations (GDPS). Additional knowledge into Z software such as CICS, DB2, MQ, Z Security, Omegamon - providing consultation, planning and software version migration and upgrades. Candidate must possess deepskills in the operating systems on IBM mainframe and at least 3 software product knowledge to reasonably be able to carry out this job. Some travel might be required to handle solution support, client escalations and project support in other ASEAN countries in short notice. Candidate will also be expected to provide support to clients during off office hours.

Required Professional and Technical Expertise

• Bachelor or Masters degree in Computer engineering with 5-10 years experience.
• Deep technical skills in Z/OS, ZLinux and Z software such as CICS, DB2, MQ, Z Security, Omegamon, familiar with the usage of data migration tools such as TDMF and PPRC.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Additional skills with project leadership, teamwork, strategic thinking, and client-facing skills, such as training and presenting.