Mainframe z/OS Infrastructure Engineer II

Jobtailor

Arizona

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an expert to support Mainframe z/OS environments, focusing on automation and system management. You will implement REXX and PIPES programs, configure IBM System Automation z/OS, and work with GDPS-CA. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to translate business needs into robust technical solutions.

Hybrid work may be available and you will participate in on-call support. Strong documentation skills and ability to manage multiple deliverables are essential for

Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years’ experience with the Mainframe z/OS operating system.
LPAR experience
Working Mainframe REXX programming experience
Solid understanding of PIPES
Solid experience with IBM System Automation ZOS
Mainframe z/OS, JCL, TSO, and ISPF knowledge
Deep knowledge of IBM Utilities, including IEBCOPY and IEBGENER
Ability to manage multiple deliverables with various time and date deliveries
Ability to write and maintain documentation
Ability to work closely with clients to automate processes and solve client issues
Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to interface with system programmers, application developers, support teams, software vendors, and management staff
Ability to work with minimum to no supervision
Ability to participate in after-hours, weekend, holiday, and on-call support

Responsibilities

Translate business requirements into technical definitions, reference models, blueprints, and playbooks.
Lead individual or small-team initiatives to develop technical solutions.
Provide subject matter expertise and consulting on technology solutions.
Communicate with technical, managerial, and vendor audiences.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Client Interaction

Organizational Skills

Tools

Mainframe Z/OS

REXX

PIPES

IBM System Automation

JCL

TSO

ISPF

IEBCOPY

IEBGENER

Automation NETVIEW

GDPS-CA

Job description

• Design tools and services within a technical domain to enable business strategies
• Create infrastructure tools and integrate them as services
• Develop templates, playbooks, and automation for technical solution deployment
• Improve efficiency in tool and service implementation and maintenance
• Support IBM System Automation z/OS, Automation NETVIEW, and GDPS-CA toolsets
• Configure, maintain, and support IBM System Automation for z/OS and GDPS-CA technology
• Develop REXX and PIPES programs for automation initiatives
• Write and maintain documentation
• Demonstrate technical leadership as a team member and individual contributor
• Communicate with technical, managerial, and vendor audiences
• Develop technical solution requirements and lead individual or small-team initiatives
• Provide subject matter expertise and consulting on technology solutions
• Assist with translating business requirements into technical definitions, reference models, blueprints, and playbooks
• Evaluate reference models, blueprints, playbooks, and third-party products
• Develop software solutions to address manual, repeatable, or inefficient processes
• Promote an inclusive and healthy working environment and help resolve organizational blockers
• Contribute to functional and non-functional product evaluation requirements
• Participate in on-call support

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years’ experience with the Mainframe z/OS operating system
LPAR experience
Working Mainframe REXX programming experience
Solid understanding of PIPES
Solid experience with IBM System Automation ZOS
Mainframe z/OS, JCL, TSO, and ISPF knowledge
Deep knowledge of IBM Utilities, including IEBCOPY and IEBGENER
Ability to manage multiple deliverables with various time and date deliveries
Ability to write and maintain documentation
Ability to work closely with clients to automate processes and solve client issues
Good written and oral communication skillsAbility to interface with system programmers, application developers, support teams, software vendors, and management staff
Ability to work with minimum to no supervision
Ability to participate in after-hours, weekend, holiday, and on-call support

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in Mainframe z/OS operating systems, including REXX programming and IBM System Automation. Capable of translating business requirements into technical solutions while promoting effective communication and collaboration across teams.

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