Mainframe Operations Specialist

What will your job look like:

• Managing Overall Mainframe IT Operations.
• Running Mainframe Operations as Production Manager
• Responsible for end-to-end Technical Management for all batch and system operations, leading a team of experts in all mainframe areas including Batch, Online, Scheduling, Deployment, Database with focus on Operations.
• Managing Stakeholders and providing Mainframe Technical Resolutions.
• Hiring and building the new teams.
• Ownership of ISV Tools upgrades and apply patches to maintain system security and functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system-related issues and provide technical support to users.
• Develop and maintain Operations system documentation, including procedures and guidelines.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Capacity Planning & Optimization Expertise on Mainframe Server.
• Cost mapping of Mainframe apps for modernization to Cloud.
• Monitor system performance and implement necessary adjustments to ensure optimal operation.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate mainframe systems with other enterprise systems.
• Ensure data integrity and security by implementing and maintaining backup and recovery procedures.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to recommend improvements.
• Knowledge on Install, configure, and maintain mainframe operating systems and related software.

All you need is:

MF IT Operations:

• Min 15+ Years of experience in Mainframe and atleast 10+ on Mainframe IT Operations.
• Must have expertise in mainframes technologies like z/OS, TSO, ISFP, IMS, DB2, CA7, ESP, CICS, MQ, CHGMAN, STS, Panvalet, OPC with strong troubleshooting and production management skills.
• Led Mainframe Operations teams of 25+ people.
• Worked in Large Enterprise environments having on Batch Monitoring & Scheduling, Code Deployment and Release Deployment.
• Understanding and Controlling Access on Mainframe by RACF.
• Experience on conducting IPLs.
• Experience with running Disaster Recovery and DR Exercise.
• Experience in Outage Management.
• Experience with Configuration of Scheduling Tools like CA7, ESP and OPC.
• Experience on Tools like Netview and NetCool for System Monitoring.

Cost Control

• Proven experience as a Mainframe System Capacity Planning & System Programmer or similar role.
• Strong Knowledge of running and understanding SCRT Reports.
• Strong Knowledge of pulling consumption report of ISVs especially Broadcom, planning and POC to replace and retire.
• Experience with system management Tools like TADz, SMF, RMF data.
• Strong knowledge on RACF and system commands.
• Understanding of DASD, TAPE management, have knowledge of DCOLLECT utilities, etc
• Experience with installing, patching 3rd Party Software (CA, BMC, IBM).
• Strong knowledge of mainframe operating systems (e.g., z/OS, OS/390).
• Experience with CICS System Administration.
• Experience with DR setup and recovery of MF system.
• Maintaining huge enterprise Mainframe System having SYSPLEX setup.
• Familiarity with database management systems (e.g., DB2, IMS).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.