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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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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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