z/OS System Administrator

z/OS System Administrator

Onsite at Atlanta, GA

12+ months

Job Description

System Administrator--the Key skills are Adabas and Natural programming language together as for a MF Sysprog, and skill levels expected to be at L4/SME levels

1. Mainframe Competencies

• z/OS Job Control Language (JCL): You need to understand how to read, modify, and submit JCL for batch processing, allocating datasets, and executing installation/verification jobs.
• SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended): Essential for installing and applying maintenance, PTFs, and managing Software AG product sysmods.
• ISPF & TSO: Proficiency in navigating the z/OS environment, editing files, and monitoring spool outputs (via SDSF).
• APF Authorization & Link Lists: Understanding how to mark load libraries (e.g., Natural load modules) as authorized so they can execute privileged system functions.