Odyssey Information Services ยท 3 days ago
Z/OS Systems Engineer
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years exp
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Ryan McClanahan
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Responsibilities
Monitors system software access, performance, and resource utilization;
Primary responsibility for maintaining the z/OS 2.3 and JES2 software environment;
Work with application programmers to ensure that application problems do not adversely affect production operations;
Ability to provide 24/7/365 software support. This would include on-call support during off-hours;
Assists with the analysis, design, programming, and implementation of applications that will interface with system software;
Develop/maintain/monitor proper software use and security authorization policies;
Creates, maintains, and upgrades software systems for development and production environments;
Analyzes requirements and recommends policies, procedures, and standards for software systems;
Implement and verifies backup and recovery procedures. This would include Business Recovery concerns and associated testing;
Accept ownership of all mainframe-based systems, including multiple z/OS sysplexes;
Install new z/OS releases as they become available and configure to support requirements;
Keep supported systems current with the latest maintenance provided by IBM Maintain system reliability and ensure availability;
Provide level 1 operational support for z/VM and zLinux systems;
Be available after hours for emergency or exceptional situations concerning the mainframe and mainframe-based systems;
Resolve any system-related problems that may arise in a timely and efficient manner.
Qualification
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Required
5+ years of experience with mainframe software management specific to z/OS operating system and other software products
Ability to install and customize IBM and third-party software using SMP/E & IEBCOPY
Experience in keeping the z/OS hardware configuration current using HCD
Experience supporting leading/training of software management
Possible travel and variable hours may be required
Ability to write software exit program(s) and use software utilities as required
Solid knowledge of mainframe JCL and utilities
Ability to write/read/debug programs in a batch and online environment
Ability to perform multiple activities simultaneously with minimal supervision
Company
Odyssey Information Services
Odyssey Information Services provides premier consultants to assist our clients with emerging technology and business processes.
201-500 employees
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Funding
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