Job Description :

Role:- Mainframe z/OS Admin

Location:- Hybrid/ Poughkeepsie, NY

Hire Type:- Contract

Job Description

  • Oversees the installation, upgrade, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of the Z/OS operating system.
  • Maintains knowledge of all Z/OS utilities and tools (HCD, SMP/E, RACF, TCP/IP, SMTP, FTP, DFDSS, DSF, SMS, Infoprint, TLS, VTAM)
  • Maintains knowledge of SERVER pack installs and upgrades.
  • Maintains knowledge of TSO/JCL and all ISPF functionalities
  • Assists Mainframe programmers when needed (log on issues, dataset issues, Job abends)
  • Provides elevated Mainframe access to new Programmers, Contractors & Computer Operators for TSO, RACF & Zeke
  • Maintains knowledge of Hardware configuration via (HMC, DS8910, and Luminex VTL tape subsystems)
  • Maintains knowledge of OEM products including (OPS/MVS (alerts), Zeke job scheduler, Zara tape management
  • Holds a high degree of ability to resolve hardware/software issues to maintain 24x7 operation.
  • Strong capability to identify system or process deficiencies and recommend solutions.
  • Ensures the latest release of applications are implemented in a timely manner with minimal or no disruption to IT operations.
  • Maintains and provides continuous improvement of the processes, standards, policies, working methods, and tools.
  • Ensures appropriate tools and processes are in place to have a development/production environment that is reliable and reproducible.
  • Ensures tool configuration consistency across development, stage, testing, sandbox, and production environments.
  • Estimates work effort requirements efficiently and appropriately Participates in ongoing production support and end user support.
  • Provides user training and documentation, updating existing and created new documents, both technical and end-user
  • Reviews and make necessary changes to the Information Systems Division Disaster Recovery Support Manual annually.
  • On Call 24 x 7 rotation with the other Mainframe Analysts to provide 24 x 7 coverage

People/Team

  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal and customer service skills to facilitate collaborative task/project delivery.
  • Collaborates with all stakeholders within the project and program team to ensure delivery of quality technical solutions.
             

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