Mainframe specialist

Blue Pearl Pty Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Mainframe Specialist to enhance their client's operations. This role involves consulting on best practices, strategic planning, and ensuring disaster recovery readiness, while optimizing system performance and supporting maintenance in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with IBM Mainframe environments (z/OS or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience with IBM storage technologies.
• Knowledge of networking protocols relevant to mainframe operations.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations and maintenance of the Mainframe environment.
• Provide expert recommendations for Mainframe solutions.
• Align mainframe activities with strategic business objectives.

Skills

Technical expertise in mainframe systems

Operations and architecture knowledge

Disaster Recovery planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

IBM Certified System Programmer – z/OS

ITIL Foundation

Tools

IBM storage technologies (Tape and DASD)

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned Mainframe Specialist to join our team and support our client's Mainframe operations.

This role is ideal for a candidate who brings strong technical expertise in mainframe systems, operations, and architecture, with the ability to consult and align solutions with business needs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting daily operations, advising on best practices, and contributing to strategic planning, maintenance, and disaster recovery readiness.Key Responsibilities : Provide expert recommendations for Mainframe solutions and support solution architecture design.Assist in developing and maintaining Mainframe technology roadmaps alongside the client's Mainframe team.Align technical mainframe activities with the client's strategic business objectives and requirements.Provide recommendations and guidance on Mainframe Disaster Recovery processes and related reporting.Support the ongoing operations and maintenance of the Mainframe environment, including incident resolution and performance tuning.Collaborate with IBM and internal teams on PSP (Preventive Service Planning) maintenance and vendor support calls.Scope of Services : Support mainframe maintenance and operational activities based on agreed standards and methodologies.Assist in the monitoring of Mainframe hardware and related components.Perform day-to-day operating system support tasks.Provide support for networking (OSA and TCP / IP), IBM storage hardware (Tape and DASD), and disaster recovery operations.Offer consulting services to optimize system performance, enhance security, and support client IT service delivery objectives.RequirementsProven experience working with IBM Mainframe environments (z / OS or equivalent).Strong understanding of Mainframe hardware, operating systems, and networking protocols.Hands-on experience with IBM storage technologies including Tape and DASD.Knowledge of Disaster Recovery planning and execution within a mainframe environment.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.Preferred Certifications (advantageous) : IBM Certified System Programmer – z / OSITIL FoundationAny relevant Mainframe and storage-related certifications

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