Job Description :
Job Title : Mainframe Sys Admin/Programmer
On behalf of our client, Procom Services is currently looking for a Mainframe Sys Admin/Programmer to work in Dearborn, MI. It will be remote to start but will be required to be onsite when the offices reopen.
Mainframe Sys Admin/Programmer Responsibilities:
* Validating correct performance of features supporting the Data Centers Parallel Sysplex.
* Verifying the correct operation of z/OS operating system and subsystems.
* Estimating and recommending the resource needs to support planned software/hardware upgrades.
* Analyzing I/O configuration and subsystems considering the performance implication of the interactions of the component
* Functional knowledge, use of z/OS components and detailed knowledge of support products such as tape management, scheduling, security, monitoring systems, etc.
* Monitoring and tuning of systems software.
* Analyzing the Sysplex configuration for proper performance by studying appropriate RMF reports.
* Backup and recovery processes and tools
Mainframe Sys Admin/Programmer Requirements:
* Good Knowledge in mainframe hardware and associated peripherals, zOS , JES2 , TSO ISPF, DFSMS ,VTAM, SMPE, UserMods, RACF, HMC, HCD, and VTAM and commands.
* Strong knowledge in RACF .
* Strong knowledge in IBM/ISV Utilities, Tools from BMC , CA etc.
* Experience in DASD storage management and tools DFHSM, AVRS and dispatch tools Strong knowledge in REXX, CLIST, JCL , OMVS.
* Experience in designing, developing, installing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise operating and infrastructure systems on z/OS /mainframe
(e.g. OS upgrades and patches, database management systems, application integration & communications, storage, etc as well as installed third-party systems components to ensure reliability in accordance with user needs and technical specifications.
* Recognizes and troubleshoots problems with hardware and operating systems and assigned third-party software running on an IBM Mainframe.
* 5+ years of experience in providing Mainframe Administration in an enterprise environment.
* At least 5+ years working knowledge of internal working knowledge of z/OS and systems such as DB2, CICS, MQ, and CFs.
* Validating correct performance of features supporting the Data Centers Parallel Sysplex.
* Verifying the correct operation of z/OS operating system and subsystems.
* Estimating and recommending the resource needs to support planned software/hardware upgrades.
* Analyzing I/O configuration and subsystems considering the performance implication of the interactions of the component
* Functional knowledge, use of z/OS components and detailed knowledge of support products such as tape management, scheduling, security, monitoring systems, etc.
* Monitoring and tuning of systems software.
* Analyzing the Sysplex configuration for proper performance by studying appropriate RMF reports.
* Backup and recovery processes and tools
* Operating Systems Knowledge (Mainframe Skills) - z/OS, TSO/ISPF, ISMF, JCL, Catalogs, Utilities
* In-depth knowledge of various system and sub-system products: used to evaluate and implement Application security (i.e.: z/OS, CICS, DB2, IMS, MQSeries, Omegamon, JES2, CA7/CA 11 etc
z/OS System and Sub-System knowledge (i.e.: JCL, SDSF, JES2/3, FTP - Must be able to create/update/run Jobs in support of security changes and monitoring
* Extensive technical knowledge in JCL, JES, CICS, TSO, VTAM, SDSF & ISPF.
* Working knowledge of CA-View/CA-Deliver/WebViewer/DRAS/EAS Familiarity with RACF security products with ability to design optimal security solutions for subsystems and applications.
* Knowledge in MVS, CA7, ERO tables, SAS/REXX
Mainframe Sys Admin/Programmer Assignment Length : 3-month contract + possible extensions/FTE
Mainframe Sys Admin/Programmer Start Date : ASAP
             

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