Mainframe System Administrator

TecTammina; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in Trumbull, Connecticut, is looking for a full-time z/OS systems administrator to oversee the installation, management, and configuration of z/OS systems. This role includes providing 24/7 support, managing software dependencies, and participating in disaster recovery exercises. Ideal candidates should have significant experience with z/OS, TSO/ISPF, Cobol, CICS, and JCL in a mainframe setting. Qualified applicants (GC or US Citizens) can send their profiles to mkonni(at)1stitsolutions.com.

Qualifications

• Experience in installing and configuring z/OS systems.
• Experience managing and installing software products on z/OS systems.
• Expertise in performing z/OS debugging and problem analysis.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure z/OS systems.
• Provide on-call 24/7 incident response to z/OS issues.
• Coordinate with application and infrastructure teams.

Skills

z/OS

TSO/ISPF

Cobol

CICS

JCL

LPAR management

Performance tuning

Tools

File Aid / File Manager

Expeditor/IBM Debugger

MVS Utilities

Job description

Responsibilities

• Installing & Configuration of z/OS systems
• Performing System IPL and POR
• Managing and Installing software products on z/OS systems using SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended)
• Installation, configuration and administration of day to day support of CICS transaction Server
• Knowledge and experience with: z/OS, TSO/ISPF, Cobol, CICS, JCL in mainframe environment
• Provide on-call 24/7 Incident Response to z/OS issues from production monitoring tools, Command Center personnel and Application Development Analysts
• Coordination with application and infrastructure teams on software dependencies and timing of implementations
• Open cases with vendors as necessary and apply PTFS as required to resolve issues

Qualifications

• Experience in LPAR management
• Manage mainframe storage & tape subsystems
• Experience in TSO/ISPF, File Aid / File Manager, Expeditor/IBM Debugger and other MVS Utilities
• Perform z/OS debugging and problem analysis, SVC dumps
• Performance tuning, regularly review, evaluate RMF data
• Review System Performance Reports with Scheduling, Adjust MSU's as Needed
• Participate in Disaster Recovery Exercise

Additional Information

Job Status: Full Time

Eligibility: GC or US Citizens

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Contact: 703-349-1214

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