Systems Admin Sr. Specialist Advisor

NTT DATA, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; 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

We are currently seeking a System Admin Sr. Specialist Advisor to join our team in the US.

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 and review 3rd party 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
• Proficiency in supporting z/OS, JES2, CICS or RACF (plus)

Experience With Performance Analysis and Performance Problem Determination Skills

• In‑depth knowledge of systems architecture, internal processes and interdependencies
• Excellent customer‑facing skills at technical and layman’s level

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

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

Required Experience

• 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
• 10 years experience in DB2 performance and tuning

Workplace type

Remote Working

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.