EnterpriseZ/OSAdministrator

1 day ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India beBeeMainframeSystemsProgrammer Full time US$ 90,000 - US$ 1,20,000
Job Title: Mainframe Systems Programmer

A system programmer is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of the z/OS operating system and various Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products.

  • Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, and maintain a wide range of ISV products, including security software, performance monitoring tools, job scheduling systems, storage management software, database systems, and other utilities.

  • Collaborate with vendors for problem resolution, licensing, and technical support.

  • Ensure compatibility and integration of ISV products with the z/OS environment.

  • Perform regular IPLs (Initial Program Loads) and system restarts as required for maintenance and upgrades.

  • Monitor z/OS system health, performance, and resource utilization using tools like RMF, SMF, Omegamon, etc.

  • Participate in on-call rotation for 24/7 support of critical systems.

  • Develop and maintain REXX, JCL, and other scripts for system automation, monitoring, and administrative tasks.

Required Skills and Experience:
  • 7-10 years of hands-on experience as a Mainframe Systems Programmer.
  • In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with z/OS operating system installation, configuration, and maintenance.
  • Proven experience with major z/OS upgrades.
  • Strong proficiency in JCL, TSO/ISPF, SMP/E, JES2/JES3.
  • Extensive experience with the installation and support of various ISV products from vendors such as Broadcom/CA, BMC, IBM, and Rocket Software.
Security and Compliance:
  • Implement and enforce security best practices within the z/OS environment and for ISV products.
  • Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulations.
Automation and Scripting:
  • Develop and maintain REXX, JCL, and other scripts for system automation, monitoring, and administrative tasks.
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:
  • Participate in the planning, testing, and execution of disaster recovery procedures for the mainframe environment.
  • Ensure high availability and recoverability of critical systems.
Documentation and Best Practices:
  • Create and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including installation guides, configuration details, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Adhere to ITIL best practices for change management, incident management, and problem management.
Desired Skills and Experience:
  • Experience with Parallel Sysplex environments.
  • Knowledge of z/VM or Linux on Z.
  • Experience with mainframe modernization initiatives or hybrid cloud environments.
  • Certifications related to z/OS or specific mainframe technologies.