Track Lead - MVS (OS), z/OS, Assembly Language

HCL Technologies Limited; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in Frisco, Texas seeks a Track Lead with deep z/OS, MVS and Assembly expertise to troubleshoot complex mainframe issues, lead installation and upgrade projects, and ensure high availability of CICS/DB2 environments. The role requires strong problem solving, customer-facing communication, and the ability to guide teams through critical incidents.

Responsibilities include planning and executing z/OS upgrades, managing backups, and coordinating with ISV products for

Qualifications

• Proficient in z/OS services, JES, GDPS, catalog management and PARMLIB.
• Knowledge of JCL, REXX, CLIST and Modify Assembler EXITS.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure SLA-compliant uptime.
• Install, configure, migrate and upgrade z/OS and installed software.
• Perform root cause analysis and documentation; participate in upgrades and testing.

Skills

MVS installation & maintenance

Assembler programming

Problem solving

Team leadership

Operational management

Tools

JCL

REXX

CLIST

Assembler exits

SMP/E

DB2

CICS

RMF/SMF

RACF

NetView/OPS/MVS

Job description

Track Lead - MVS (OS), z/OS, Assembly Language, Frisco, Texas

Job Summary

General Description Responsibilities: Troubleshooting technical issues Responsible for successful completion of Installation, configuration and migration Ensure maximum uptime according to the SLA Improves and maintains customer and employee satisfaction Perform problem determination followed by root cause analysis and documentation Implement changes to z/OS and installed SW followed by documentation Participate in analyzing, planning and implementation of upgrades to z/OS and installed SW New products installation, testing and customization Working with incident and change management tools Understand and implement specific customer requirements Perform root cause analysis Defining processes and ensuring that the processes are adhered to Responsible for strategizing a backup plan and test plan for failure scenario Monitoring and maintaining SLA requirements by the team members Planning Backup/Restoration Strategy for 24x7 operation support Testing / Auditing/processes as required from time to time Identify Skill gaps and plan for training / knowledge updating Skill set Requirements Mandatory:- Fully understand z/OS services structure, JES concepts, parallel sysplex/GDPS, catalog management PARMLIB configuration and JES customization Knowledge of JCL, REXX, CLIST and Modify Assembler EXITS Knowledge of z/OS HW, LPAR, HMC IMS/MQ Series (Web Sphere MQ) RACF experience Knowledge of installing and supporting few commonly used ISV products like CA-View, Tape management tool (CA-1), Scheduling tools (BMC Incontrol, CA-7) etc., Knowledge of USS management Capable of installing regular maintenance (RSUs) Supporting any hardware or software upgrade in the environment Capable of Installing/upgrading CICS and related products on a mainframe Maintain reliability, availability of CICS systems software Good knowledge in usage of transactions like CEMT, CEDA etc., Good Knowledge of SMP/E, SQL, DB2 online and offline utilities, ZPARMS, DB2 logs and BSDS, DB2 Commands, DDF etc. Install and use performance monitoring tools and products(like SAS, MXG, CA-MICS, Strobe and the Omegamon products) Expertise in tuning and debugging performance problems for z/OS systems including application workloads Perform problem diagnostics and resolution. Monitor system performance and tune when required Well versed in storage capacity planning and configuration and should have good familiarity with typical z/OS application performance analysis Capable of z/OS Performance Analysis using various tools such as IBM's RMF, SMF and subsystem analysis tools Capable of Installing, Customizing and maintaining IBM and other ISV products related to Automations Good to Have:- Experience in mainframe automation and Performance & Capacity Management will be an added advantage Experience in Customization of ISV/OEM products used for Automations and monitoring tools like Netview, OPS/MVS, SA z/OS, Tivoli Suite of monitoring and automation products, BMC AO, TEP, Control-O etc SAS Programming Skills, Retrofit SAS Code for MXG application post Product Upgrade. Soft Skills/Other skills Excellent communication and conversation skills (Verbal and Written). Customer facing. Good documentation skills Good working knowledge of MS OFFICE (Including MS Project and Visio) Should have a good customer handling skills Able to handle unforeseen situations High level of acceptance Can dr

Maximum Salary (US): 165000 Minimum Salary (US): 94000

Information at a Glance

Key Responsibilities

General Description Responsibilities: Troubleshooting technical issues Responsible for successful completion of Installation, configuration and migration Ensure maximum uptime according to the SLA Improves and maintains customer and employee satisfaction Perform problem determination followed by root cause analysis and documentation Implement changes to z/OS and installed SW followed by documentation Participate in analyzing, planning and implementation of upgrades to z/OS and installed SW New products installation, testing and customization Working with incident and change management tools Understand and implement specific customer requirements Perform root cause analysis Defining processes and ensuring that the processes are adhered to Responsible for strategizing a backup plan and test plan for failure scenario Monitoring and maintaining SLA requirements by the team members Planning Backup/Restoration Strategy for 24x7 operation support Testing / Auditing/processes as required from time to time Identify Skill gaps and plan for training / knowledge updating Skill set Requirements Mandatory:- Fully understand z/OS services structure, JES concepts, parallel sysplex/GDPS, catalog management PARMLIB configuration and JES customization Knowledge of JCL, REXX, CLIST and Modify Assembler EXITS Knowledge of z/OS HW, LPAR, HMC IMS/MQ Series (Web Sphere MQ) RACF experience Knowledge of installing and supporting few commonly used ISV products like CA-View, Tape management tool (CA-1), Scheduling tools (BMC Incontrol, CA-7) etc., Knowledge of USS management Capable of installing regular maintenance (RSUs) Supporting any hardware or software upgrade in the environment Capable of Installing/upgrading CICS and related products on a mainframe Maintain reliability, availability of CICS systems software Good knowledge in usage of transactions like CEMT, CEDA etc., Good Knowledge of SMP/E, SQL, DB2 online and offline utilities, ZPARMS, DB2 logs and BSDS, DB2 Commands, DDF etc. Install and use performance monitoring tools and products(like SAS, MXG, CA-MICS, Strobe and the Omegamon products) Expertise in tuning and debugging performance problems for z/OS systems including application workloads Perform problem diagnostics and resolution. Monitor system performance and tune when required Well versed in storage capacity planning and configuration and should have good familiarity with typical z/OS application performance analysis Capable of z/OS Performance Analysis using various tools such as IBM's RMF, SMF and subsystem analysis tools Capable of Installing, Customizing and maintaining IBM and other ISV products related to Automations Good to Have:- Experience in mainframe automation and Performance & Capacity Management will be an added advantage Experience in Customization of ISV/OEM products used for Automations and monitoring tools like Netview, OPS/MVS, SA z/OS, Tivoli Suite of monitoring and automation products, BMC AO, TEP, Control-O etc SAS Programming Skills, Retrofit SAS Code for MXG application post Product Upgrade. Soft Skills/Other skills Excellent communication and conversation skills (Verbal and Written). Customer facing. Good documentation skills Good working knowledge of MS OFFICE (Including MS Project and Visio) Should have a good customer handling skills Able to handle unforeseen situations High level of acceptance Can dr

Skill Requirements

• 1. Proficiency In Mvs Installation And Maintenance
• 2. Strong Understanding Of Assembler Programming
• 3. Excellent Problem-Solving And Analytical Skills
• 4. Ability To Lead Teams And Foster Effective Communication
• 5. Solid Foundational Knowledge In Operational Management And Continuous Improvement Methodologies

Other Requirements

General Description Responsibilities: Troubleshooting technical issues Responsible for successful completion of Installation, configuration and migration Ensure maximum uptime according to the SLA Improves and maintains customer and employee satisfaction Perform problem determination followed by root cause analysis and documentation Implement changes to z/OS and installed SW followed by documentation Participate in analyzing, planning and implementation of upgrades to z/OS and installed SW New products installation, testing and customization Working with incident and change management tools Understand and implement specific customer requirements Perform root cause analysis Defining processes and ensuring that the processes are adhered to Responsible for strategizing a backup plan and test plan for failure scenario Monitoring and maintaining SLA requirements by the team members Planning Backup/Restoration Strategy for 24x7 operation support Testing / Auditing/processes as required from time to time Identify Skill gaps and plan for training / knowledge updating Skill set Requirements Mandatory:- Fully understand z/OS services structure, JES concepts, parallel sysplex/GDPS, catalog management PARMLIB configuration and JES customization Knowledge of JCL, REXX, CLIST and Modify Assembler EXITS Knowledge of z/OS HW, LPAR, HMC IMS/MQ Series (Web Sphere MQ) RACF experience Knowledge of installing and supporting few commonly used ISV products like CA-View, Tape management tool (CA-1), Scheduling tools (BMC Incontrol, CA-7) etc., Knowledge of USS management Capable of installing regular maintenance (RSUs) Supporting any hardware or software upgrade in the environment Capable of Installing/upgrading CICS and related products on a mainframe Maintain reliability, availability of CICS systems software Good knowledge in usage of transactions like CEMT, CEDA etc., Good Knowledge of SMP/E, SQL, DB2 online and offline utilities, ZPARMS, DB2 logs and BSDS, DB2 Commands, DDF etc. Install and use performance monitoring tools and products(like SAS, MXG, CA-MICS, Strobe and the Omegamon products) Expertise in tuning and debugging performance problems for z/OS systems including application workloads Perform problem diagnostics and resolution. Monitor system performance and tune when required Well versed in storage capacity planning and configuration and should have good familiarity with typical z/OS application performance analysis Capable of z/OS Performance Analysis using various tools such as IBM's RMF, SMF and subsystem analysis tools Capable of Installing, Customizing and maintaining IBM and other ISV products related to Automations Good to Have:- Experience in mainframe automation and Performance & Capacity Management will be an added advantage Experience in Customization of ISV/OEM products used for Automations and monitoring tools like Netview, OPS/MVS, SA z/OS, Tivoli Suite of monitoring and automation products, BMC AO, TEP, Control-O etc SAS Programming Skills, Retrofit SAS Code for MXG application post Product Upgrade. Soft Skills/Other skills Excellent communication and conversation skills (Verbal and Written). Customer facing. Good documentation skills Good working knowledge of MS OFFICE (Including MS Project and Visio) Should have a good customer handling skills Able to handle unforeseen situations High level of acceptance Can dr

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Compensation and Benefits

A candidate's pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

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