Technical Specialist- Mainframe Systems Support

Title : Technical Specialist- Mainframe Systems Support Location: Raleigh, NC Duration: 6 Months Job Description: Need of resource to provide systems support for z/OS functions. MFaaS with Endevor and RACF skillsets. Contractor needed to assist with DIT's decision to source mainframe services while also migrating from all CA mainframe software to IBM software. Installing Software Install software using standard State naming conventions and standards. Each vendor product is unique to install, customize, maintain, and support. Download vendor software to DIT systems and verify installation according to vendor guidelines and recommendations including SMP/E. Customizing Software Work closely with other DIT teams to set security rules using z/OS Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) and product specific security features. Also coordinate the implementation of other systems interfaces for access to Transaction Services. Schedule and test, during off peak times, software upgrades and patches to reduce the impact on production work. Monitoring and Tuning Systems Software Use specialized software to monitor systems performance. Make the necessary adjustments as needed to provide maximum performance of system software. Make recommendations to clients on application changes as needed to provide better code reuse, performance gains and data throughput. Thanks&Regards, Sai Sree Kuncha Zolontech