Senior Mainframe Systems Admin & Advisory Lead (Remote)

NTT DATA, Inc.; Texas; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. is looking for a System Admin Sr. Specialist Advisor to join their team remotely. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience with mainframe systems, including DB2, and demonstrate strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills. Responsibilities include technical reviews, support during high severity incidents, and maintenance of documentation for mainframe platforms. Join a diverse culture committed to inclusivity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 10+ years relevant experience.
• 10+ years experience/proficiency with mainframe DB2 Systems software.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management experience and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews of proposed changes to the NTT environment.
• Provide technical expertise during high severity incidents.
• Review technical support incidents on a regular basis.
• Provide thought leadership related to in-house improvements.
• Participate in all mainframe‑related projects.
• Provide technical support to the NTT Security Team.
• Maintain BCDR documentation for the mainframe platforms.

Skills

Advanced problem determination skills

Mainframe processor and storage hardware knowledge

Mainframe disaster recovery expertise

Mainframe data backup/replication skills

Knowledgeable TCP/IP architecture and communications hardware

SMS pool setup and management experience

Proficiency in supporting z/OS, JES2, CICS or RACF

Excellent customer-facing skills

Education

Undergraduate/bachelor’s degree

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a System Admin Sr. Specialist Advisor to join our team in the US.

This role requires someone at a senior level of mainframe DB2 support. The individual will work closely with the mainframe accounts, our partner, and customers.

What You'll Be Doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform technical reviews of proposed changes to the NTT environment
  
  

Provide technical expertise during high severity incidents

Review Technical Support incidents on a regular basis for completeness and prevention

Provide thought leadership as it relates to in-house suggested improvements, as well as reviewing our 3rd party’s recommendations

Participate in all Mainframe related projects (upgrades, migrations, etc.)

Provide technical support to the NTT Security Team.

Maintain BCDR documentation for the Mainframe platforms

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Advanced problem determination skills
  
  

Mainframe processor and storage hardware knowledge

Mainframe disaster recovery expertise

Mainframe data backup/replication skills

Knowledgeable TCP/IP architecture and communications hardware

SMS pool setup and management experience

Experience With Performance Analysis And Performance Problem Determination Skills

In depth knowledge of systems architecture, internal processes, and interdependencies

Excellent customer-facing skills. (At a technical and layman’s level).

Proficiency in supporting z/OS, JES2, CICS or RACF is a plus

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Typically requires 10+ years relevant experience.
• Undergraduate/bachelor’s degree
  
  

Required Experience:

• Requires 10+ years’ experience/proficiency with Mainframe DB2 Systems software
• Experience installing DB2 using SMP/E
• Installation, customization, testing, and maintenance for DB2
• Installation, customization, testing, and maintenance for IBM/ISV program products
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Project management experience and leadership skills
• Requires 10 years of experience in DB2 performance and tuning
  
  

Workplace type:

Remote Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.