zOS Mainfram Admin

TechDigital Group; Plano (TX); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TechDigital Group in Plano, TX is seeking a seasoned Mainframe System Programmer with 12+ years of experience in z/OS environments. The role focuses on configuring and maintaining mainframe systems, performing OS upgrades, and managing ISV installations and upgrades.

You will drive complex z/OS projects, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and uphold system reliability. The candidate should be proficient in SMP/E, IBM Utilities, and JCL, with strong planning and communication skills to

Formación

• 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in z/OS & ISVs.
• Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products
• Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades
• Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.
• Operating system z/OS v2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution.
• IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices.
• Sysplex and config management (good to have)
• Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS)
• ISPF/TSO and other basic
• Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST
• Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.
• Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion.

Responsabilidades

• Perform standard system programming activities like configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment.
• Perform Operating System upgrade and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.
• z/OS version upgrade (2.x, 3.x) and ISV upgrade experience
• Advanced System Management: Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software.
• Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations.
• Support other team: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective.
• Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.
• Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements and make decisions.
• Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.

Conocimientos

Mainframe z/OS

SMP/E installation

ISV product install/upgrade

z/OSMF workflow

JCL & IBM Utilities

TSO/ISPF

REXX/CLIST

System upgrades & maintenance planning

Roadmap planning & stakeholder comms

Herramientas

z/OS (Mainframe OS)

SMP/E

DFDSS/IEBGENER/IEBCOPY

z/OSMF

Descripción del empleo

Experience level

• 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.

Technical key skills (Mandatory skills)

• Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products)
• Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades
• Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.
• Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution.
• IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices.
• Sysplex and config management (good to have)
• Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS)
• ISPF/TSO and other basic
• Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST
• Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.
• Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform standard system programming activities like configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment.
• Perform Operating System upgrade and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.
• z/OS version upgrade (2.x, 3.x) and ISV upgrade experience
• Advanced System Management: Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software.
• Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations.
• Support other team: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective.
• Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.
• Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements and make decisions.
• Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.