zOS System Admin

Job Title: z/OS System Admin

Location: Poughkeepsie NY (Onsite)

Job Type: Contract

Responsibilities:

Oversees the installation upgrade configuration monitoring and maintenance of the Z/OS operating system.

Maintains knowledge of all Z/OS utilities and tools (HCD SMP/E RACF TCP/IP SMTP FTP DFDSS DSF SMS Infoprint TLS VTAM)

Maintains knowledge of SERVER pack installs and upgrades.

Maintains knowledge of TSO/JCL and all ISPF functionalities

Assists Mainframe programmers when needed (log on issues dataset issues Job abends)

Provides elevated Mainframe access to new Programmers Contractors & Computer Operators for TSO RACF & Zeke

Maintains knowledge of Hardware configuration via (HMC DS8910 and Luminex VTL tape subsystems)

Maintains knowledge of OEM products including (OPS/MVS (alerts) Zeke job scheduler Zara tape management

Holds a high degree of ability to resolve hardware/software issues to maintain 24x7 operation.

Strong capability to identify system or process deficiencies and recommend solutions.

Ensures the latest release of applications are implemented in a timely manner with minimal or no disruption to IT operations.

Maintains and provides continuous improvement of the processes standards policies working methods and tools.

Ensures appropriate tools and processes are in place to have a development/production environment that is reliable and reproducible

Ensures tool configuration consistency across development stage testing sandbox and production environments.

Estimates work effort requirements efficiently and appropriately Participates in ongoing production support and end user support.

Provides user training and documentation updating existing and created new documents both technical and end-user

Reviews and make necessary changes to the Information Systems Division Disaster Recovery Support Manual annually.

On Call 24 x 7 rotation with the other Mainframe Analysts to provide 24 x 7 coverage

Demonstrates strong interpersonal and customer service skills to facilitate collaborative task/project delivery.

Collaborates with all stakeholders within the project and program team to ensure delivery of quality technical solutions.

Skills:

1. z/OS install/upgrade/maintenance (Expertise in z/OS and ISV Upgrade)

2. RACF Administration

3. Storage Administration

4. TCPIP/VTAM

5. HCD/IODF