zOS Administrator

Your Role and Responsibilities As zOS Administrator you are responsible to provide technical support with high degree of Customer satisfaction by meeting Service Level Agreements (SLA) and process compliance. You will perform business impact analysis and risk assessments to reduce the likelihood of significant service outage or disasters. You will need to visit the domestic client's offices / data centers on a daily basis or on an as-needed basis as part of this role.
Role and Responsibilities

Manage z/OS System Administration Activities

Day to day z/OS System Monitoring and Production Support

Perform DASD Space management

RACF Security Administration

Install z/OS and related products on z/OS

Maintain HCD configuration z/OS Cloning

Apply PTF via SMPE

Execute changes to z/OS DB2 CICS RACF TWS and MQ

Review and maintain system configuration documentation

Troubleshooting of z/OS related problem

Handle incidents related to system operation monitoring and support

Level 2 and 3 Ticket resolution.

Liase with PMR team for extended support.

Ready to work on 24/7 shifts to support client requirement.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Minimum 10+ years in z/OS operations monitoring SMPE experience

Lead z/OS system design discussions plan implement IPL new z/OS LPAR

Provide insights on z/OS performance with RMF Omegamon and CP3K tools

Demonstrable experience in z/OS Server Support with health checks

Experience in z/OS CICS DB2 MQ and other subsystem installation via SMP/E

Working knowledge of Workload Scheduler (TWS)

Deep understanding of VSAM IAM ZFS HFS Unix System Services

Understanding of critical z/OS components like JES2 RACF OMVS Encryption

Experience in handling z/OS upgrades and migration

Ability to articulate standard z/OS best practices methodologies during implementation

Proven experience in risk-based systems running on z/OS CICS DB2 MQ

Knowledge of Network technologies SNA VTAM and TCPIP

Experience with HCD IODF parallel sysplex storage configurations and replication

Demonstrated experience in handling day-to-day z/OS operating system administration and break-fix support

Willingness to work in nights shifts or support 24 x 7 Coverage as per the Business needs

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

Planning for DR Continuity of Business or Resiliency exercises

Ability to provide inputs on availability reliability and serviceability

Enthusiasm to work on technologies like encryption ZOSMF

You love collaborative environments that use agile methodologies to encourage creative design thinking and find innovative ways to develop with cutting edge System Z technologies

Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work

Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management

Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing publications.