Mainframe Server Administrator

Primary responsibility for maintaining the VTAM & TCPIP subsystems in a z/OS 2.4 and JES2
software environment.
• Install and/or participate with software management and installation. This would include
installation and maintenance utilizing the IBM SMP/E product. It also includes migration with
testing and integration.
• Implement and verifies backup and recovery procedures. This would include Business
Recovery concerns and associated testing. Reviews new features and other changes related to system software and advises
Technical/Development/Operations groups of issues relevant to reporting, programming,
and performance, identifying the need for software upgrades and patches, as appropriate.
• Creates, maintains, and upgrades software systems for development and production
environments.
• Monitors system software access, performance, and resource utilization.
• Provides technical leadership to developers on the use of software management system,
development and integration tools, and deployment strategies, to include application tuning
and guidance in effective use of software features.
• Act as a liaison between application programmers and vendors to report and resolve
software problems.
• Work with application programmers to ensure that application problems do not adversely
affect production operations.
• Assists with the analysis, design, programming, and implementation of applications that will
interface with system software.
• Analyzes requirements and recommends policies, procedures, and standards for software
systems.
• Develops and modifies technical documentation to support operations and training.
• Performs other duties as assigned including special projects. Develop/maintain/monitor proper software use and security authorization policies.
• Ability to provide 24/7/365 software support. This would include on-call support during off-
hours.
• Serves as the Mainframe Team Lead regarding contract review and execution.
• Serves as the Disaster Recovery focal point concerning all aspects of the IBM DR process. Required Skills & Abilities:
• 20+ years of experience with mainframe software management specific to VTAM & TCPIP
sub-system and associated software products.
• Experience supporting/leading/training of software management use with little or no
direction. This would include all aspects such as logical/physical design, defining,
implementing, monitoring, reporting and utilities.
• Actively mentor and guide staff in development of mainframe implementation, testing, and
maintaining of VTAM & TCPIP software and related system software skills.
• Monitor VTAM & TCPIP and its components to make recommendations to better utilize
resources for optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Ability to install and customize IBM and third-party software using SMP/E & IEBCOPY
• Ability to perform multiple activities simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Possible travel and variable hours may be required.
• Ability to write/read/debug programs in a batch and online environment.
• Ability to write software exit program(s) and use software utilities as required. • Solid knowledge of mainframe JCL and utilities.
• Expert knowledge with Disaster Recovery Best Practices
• Expert knowledge of OSA Adapters, IP, VTAM & SSL/TLS Traces.
• Expert knowledge of FTPS, SFTP, AT/TLS, VVP, JQP, MFT & EntireX.
• Expert knowledge of CL Super Session, TN3270 & Enterprise Extender.
• Experience using TSO, ISPF, SDSF, IPTRACE & NTSTAT
• Experience using RACF commands for managing digital certificates & keyrings
• Experience with IP Routing, IP subnet structures, VIPA and hyper-sockets
• Experience with DR DASD/VTS mirroring & associated networking requirements
• Experience writing in Assembler, REXX and CLISTs.
• Experience and understanding of z/OS UNIX environment.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think strategically and act tactically