Mainframe Senior z\OS Administrator ISA II

Job Description

Job Description

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title :     Mainframe Senior z / OS Administrator (ISA II)

Division :       Systems and Programming

Union :           IFT

Location :     501 S Second St, Springfield, IL – Sangamon County (On-Site)

Salary :         $12,500.00 monthly

Benefits :       https : / / cms.illinois.gov / benefits / stateemployee.html

Attention :       Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the Office of the Secretary of State will not complete certification and / or sponsorship requests.

Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Z / OS Systems Programmer. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Z / OS administration, storage management, and hardware management. As a Senior Z / OS Systems Programmer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, optimization, and security of our Z / OS mainframe system.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Z / OS Administration :   Manage and administer Z / OS operating systems, ensuring their smooth and efficient operation. This includes system installation, configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting;
• Storage Management :   Oversee storage allocation, management, and optimization on Z / OS platforms. Monitor storage usage, perform capacity planning, and implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability;
• Hardware Management :   Manage and maintain Z / OS hardware infrastructure, including mainframes, storage devices, and peripheral equipment. Coordinate hardware upgrades, replacements, and repairs as necessary;
• System Security :   Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect Z / OS systems from unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats. Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations;
• Performance Optimization :   Monitor system performance and resource utilization, identifying areas for improvement and implementing optimization strategies to enhance system efficiency and reliability;
• Perform as TCPIP / Networking administrator for all aspects of Z system communications and networking;
• Perform as a Z / vm administrator, performing installation and maintenance of operating system, building and administering virtual Linux severs that run under the Z / vm operating system;
• Documentation and Training :   Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and policies
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Knowledge and Skills :

Education and Work Experience :

A preferred candidate will possess knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with coursework in the computer science field AND ten (10) plus years of experience as a Z / OS admin / systems programmer in a large-scale enterprise.

Application Process :

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

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