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Mainframe z/OS Administrator (17+yrs exp. Needed)

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Position Summary Digitive LLC is seeking a Mainframe Z/OS Administrator with 17+ years of experience for a long-term contract role. Hybrid remote location in Plano, TX.

Top Skills

z/OS Administration (Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later)

ISV Administration (IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades)

Mainframe H/W administration (IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices)

Responsibilities

Perform standard system programming activities: configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E and vendor software installations.

Execute Operating System upgrades and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.

Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software.

Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations.

Coordinate with storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from a z/OS perspective.

Work with Mainframe System Programmers across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment and solve problems.

Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment and facilitate business initiatives with application support teams.

Qualifications

12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.

Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products.

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.

Systemplex and config management (good to have).

Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS).

ISPF/TSO and basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST.

Design project plans (upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task lists for stakeholders and communicate timelines with delivery and customers.

Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve project completion.

Experience Level Years of Experience: 17 years.

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