Mainframe Z / OS Admin

Job Title : Mainframe z / OS Administrator Location : Plano, TX - Hybrid 3 days onsite Duration : Long term Contract Top Skills : 1. z / OS Administration (Operating system z / OS V2.5 upgrades or later) 2. ISV Administration (IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades) 3. Mainframe H / W administration (IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices) 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.
• 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. 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