Mainframe IMS System Administrator
Mainframe IMS System Administrator
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Job Description
Job Description:
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission critical systems and operations while modernizing IT optimizing data architectures and ensuring security and scalability across public private and hybrid clouds. The worlds largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive new levels of performance competitiveness and customer experience. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at .
Essential Job Functions
Maintain the IMS sub system procs and JCL
Execution of backups of IMS system datasets with reorgs as required (RECONS)
Support for system software related issues when on call 24x7
Problem research and resolution of system software related issues
Basic change management functions: ticketing opening and closing changes etc.
Performing Data Security audits (collecting evidence of compliance correcting noncompliances fount in an audit)
Creation/installation of new IMS subsystems and related sub products
Upgrades of existing IMS subsystems and related sub products
Application of preventative/corrective maintenance PTFs and HIPER PTFs on test and production system software libraries
Enforcement of IMS security and audit conformance
Perform Disaster Recovery drill exercises
Provision for emergency system restart and problem resolution to ensure online availability of IMS system software and sub products
Allocating maintaining moving and tuning IMS and related sub product datasets
Maintain IMS subsystem and related sub product system software parameters
Usage of IMS trace facilities to monitor both performance and audit guidelines
Lead moderately complex projects including client driven projects and internal projects (upgrade projects etc)
Technical Expertise
7 years experience with IMS sub system procs and JCL associated job role with at least 3 years experience specifically supporting zIMS sub system procs and JCL.
Incident/Problem/Change/Software Asset Management (ITIL).
Demonstrated experience with Disaster Recovery.
Have SMPE experience. Have completed packaging of software for upgrade or installs.
Interpersonal skills to interact with customers senior level personnel and team members.
Organization skills to balance and prioritize work.
Leadership skills to assist less experienced personnel.
Ability to integrate moderately complex hardware and software systems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Other Qualifications
Strong time management and task prioritization skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members and clients.
Strong leadership skills for mentoring junior personnel.
Ability to anticipate problems resolve ambiguity and take decisive action.
Capable of working independently and within a team environment.
Strong problem-solving skills for network design troubleshooting and testing.
Professional presence and confidence in addressing complex technical challenges.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Work Environment
This position requires some in-office days at our Toronto location.
Provide 24/7 on call support this is part of a shared rotation with teammates.
May require on-call work.
May require weekend or shift work.
DXC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome the many dimensions of diversity. Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy.
In addition DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance in filling out the employment application or require a reasonable accommodation while seeking employment please e-mail AODA Canada Requests.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing a reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
