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State of Oregon · 1 day ago

z/OS Systems Administrator (Information Systems Specialist 8)

Salem | DAS | State Data Center

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$7,617/mo - $11,535/mo

7+ years exp

The State of Oregon's Department of Administrative Services is seeking a z/OS Systems Administrator to provide high-level technical support for IBM Z-OS operating systems across the state. This role involves designing, installing, and optimizing mainframe environments while ensuring service continuity and managing critical infrastructure for state agency operations.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The z/OS Systems Administrator provides the highest levels of technical and architectural support in enterprise IBM Z-OS operating systems and associated subsystems on a statewide level for Enterprise Information Services

The z/OS Systems Administrator leads the design, installation, and optimization of complex IBM Mainframe environments, provides expert-level troubleshooting for critical service interruptions while managing hardware capacity and vendor selections to support essential state agency operations

By performing advanced needs assessments and architectural planning, this position creates scalable business processes and resolves high-level technical conflicts across multi-agency infrastructures

The z/OS Systems Administrator also evaluates related software, determines compatibility, performs cost/benefit analyses, and recommends changes

Qualification

Z/OS systemsIBM MainframeCICSDB2HDS DASD environmentSMS/DMSProject managementTroubleshootingTechnical communicationRelationship building

Required

Seven (7) years of information systems experience in: a shared services mainframe environment using z/OS systems and related software

An Associate's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or closely related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or closely related field; AND 5 years of information systems experience in: a shared services mainframe environment using z/OS systems and related software

A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or closely related field AND three (3) years of information systems experience in: a shared services mainframe environment using z/OS systems and related software

Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or closely related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience in: a shared services mainframe environment using z/OS systems and related software

Preferred

Demonstrated skill in configuration and support of an HDS DASD environment including HUR and ShadowImage replication, IBM Virtual Tape, HCF IODF creation and maintenance, working in a multiple LPAR Sysplexed environment

Demonstrated skill in SMS/DMS including coding and maintenance of ACS routines; maintenance of Storage Groups and other SMS constructs; DMS parameters and commands

Thorough knowledge of z/OS operating system and related system components

Experience in a shared services mainframe environment

Advanced knowledge in CICS, DB2, IMS, and/or TCPIP, SMPE, HCD (IOCP and MVSCP gens), JES2, SDSF, SMS, operating system utilities, dumps, and traces

Demonstrated project management skills and experience

Proven ability and skill to clearly explain complex/technical concepts in terms that are understandable for technical and non-technical audiences

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers and other agencies and the public

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare. Optional benefits including life insurance, disability, FSA, and more

Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.

Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may qualify for the PSLF program.

Hybrid Work Opportunity: This position supports a hybrid work schedule. You can expect to work in the office 1-2 days per week, with work arrangements periodically reviewed to ensure business needs are met.