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V2 Innovations Inc ยท 5 hours ago

Senior Server Administrator

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Responsibilities

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.

Qualification

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Mainframe software managementVTAM & TCPIP expertiseIBM SMP/E installationDisaster Recovery Best PracticesMainframe JCLAssembler programmingREXX programmingCLISTs programmingZ/OS UNIX environmentDB2 experienceIP RoutingIP subnet structuresVIPAHyper-socketsRACF commandsFTPSSFTPAT/TLSCL Super SessionTN3270 & Enterprise ExtenderTSOISPFSDSF usageDR DASD/VTS mirroringIPTRACE & NTSTAT

Required

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.
Ability to work in a team environment, share ideas and take direction.
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.

Preferred

Working knowledge of z/OS, CICS & JES2
Experience with DB2, DR & Contracts

Company

V2 Innovations Inc

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V2 Innovations is a one of the leading global consulting and IT services providers in Application development, consulting and staffing Services.

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