Senior z/OS Administrator

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Santa Fe (NM); Teletrabalho; USD 70 000 - 124 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Stock Purchase Plan

Resumo da oferta

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking an experienced z/OS Senior Administrator with deep expertise in IBM System Automation (SA for z/OS) and NetView to design, implement, and sustain automation and monitoring across a large-scale mainframe environment.

The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, collaboration with global teams and vendors, and delivering automated solutions that improve reliability and efficiency in multi-sysplex/data-center settings.

Qualificações

• 8-10 years of hands-on experience with IBM System Automation SA for z/OS.
• Strong NetView configuration, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in REXX, NetView PIPEs, and Assembler.
• Experience automating large-scale mainframe environments.

Responsabilidades

• Administer, configure, and support IBM System Automation (SA for z/OS) and NetView in a large enterprise environment.
• Analyze system environments, identify operational challenges, and develop automated solutions to improve efficiency.
• Design, develop, maintain, and document automation solutions using PIPEs, REXX, and Assembler.
• Standardize automation processes across multiple data centers and environments.
• Perform installation, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting of System Automation and NetView components.
• Collaborate with IBM support teams to diagnose, debug, and improve automation and monitoring capabilities.
• Integrate System Automation with enterprise monitoring tools, including OMEGAMON.
• Develop and maintain TEPS/OMEGAMON situations and monitoring solutions for the mainframe environment.

Conhecimentos

z/OS administration

Mainframe operations

Automation strategy

Ferramentas

IBM System Automation (SA for z/OS)

NetView

REXX

PIPEs

Assembler

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are seeking an experienced z/OS Senior Administrator with deep expertise in IBM System Automation (SA for z/OS) and NetView to support and enhance a large-scale enterprise mainframe environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing automation and monitoring solutions across multiple sysplexes and LPARs. This role requires a proactive, self-motivated professional who can analyze complex environments, develop automated solutions, and collaborate effectively with global teams and vendors.

In this role, you will:

· Administer, configure, and support IBM System Automation (SA for z/OS) and NetView in a large enterprise environment.

· Analyze system environments, identify operational challenges, and develop automated solutions to improve efficiency and reliability.

· Design, develop, maintain, and document automation solutions using PIPEs, REXX, and Assembler.

· Standardize automation processes across multiple data centers and environments, currently supporting approximately 20 sysplexes and 65 LPARs.

· Perform installation, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting of System Automation and NetView components.

· Collaborate with IBM support teams to diagnose, debug, and improve automation and monitoring capabilities.

· Integrate System Automation with enterprise monitoring tools, including OMEGAMON.

· Develop and maintain TEPS/OMEGAMON situations and monitoring solutions for the mainframe environment.

Work model:

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

· 8-10 years of hands‑on experience administering and supporting IBM System Automation (SA for z/OS) environments.

· Strong experience with IBM NetView configuration, administration, and troubleshooting.

· Advanced knowledge of z/OS systems administration and mainframe operations.

· Proficiency in REXX, NetView PIPEs, and Assembler programming.

· Experience implementing automation strategies in large-scale enterprise mainframe environments.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $ 69,500 to $ 123,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.