Mainframe ZOS Specialist || Remote

Position: Mainframe ZOS Specialist

Location: Remote

Duration: 12 + Months

Interview Mode: Video

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Job Responsibilities:

• Perform standard system programming activities, such as configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, as well as vendor software installations, in the mainframe environment.
• Perform Operating System upgrades 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 teams: 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 installation 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 basics.
• 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 prerequisites to achieve project completion.

Thanks & Regards,

Niranjan Kumar
Technical Recruiter

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