VIRTELLIGENCE
Senior Mainframe Server Administrator
VIRTELLIGENCE, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Senior Mainframe Server Administrator Accepting Candidate
Location:
San Jose, California
Country:
United States
Job Type:
Contract Peter Betten is recruiting this position. Typical Deliverables: Primary responsibility
for maintaining the VTAM & TCPIP subsystems in a z/OS 2.4 and JES2 software environment. Install and/or participate in software management and installation, including utilizing the IBM SMP/E product for installation and maintenance. This includes migration with testing and integration. Implement and verify backup and recovery procedures, including Business Recovery concerns and associated testing. Review new features and other changes related to system software, advising Technical/Development/Operations groups of relevant issues related to reporting, programming, and performance. Identify the need for software upgrades and patches as appropriate. Create, maintain, and upgrade software systems for development and production environments. Monitor system software access, performance, and resource utilization. Provide technical leadership to developers on the use of software management systems, development and integration tools, and deployment strategies, including application tuning and 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. Assist with the analysis, design, programming, and implementation of applications that interface with system software. Analyze requirements and recommend policies, procedures, and standards for software systems. Develop and modify technical documentation to support operations and training. Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects. Develop, maintain, and monitor proper software use and security authorization policies. Provide 24/7/365 software support, including on-call support during off-hours. Serve as the Mainframe Team Lead regarding contract review and execution. Serve as the Disaster Recovery focal point concerning all aspects of the IBM DR process. Required Skills & Abilities: 20+ years of experience with mainframe software management, specifically for VTAM & TCPIP subsystems and associated software products. Experience supporting, leading, and training software management use with minimal direction, including all aspects such as logical/physical design, defining, implementing, monitoring, reporting, and utilities. Actively mentor and guide staff in the development of mainframe implementation, testing, and maintenance of VTAM & TCPIP software and related system software skills. Monitor VTAM & TCPIP and its components to make recommendations for better resource utilization for optimal performance and cost-effectiveness. Ability to install and customize IBM and third-party software using SMP/E and IEBCOPY. Ability to perform multiple activities simultaneously with minimal supervision. Possible travel and variable hours may be required. Ability to write, read, and debug programs in a batch and online environment. Ability to write software exit programs and use software utilities as required. Solid knowledge of mainframe JCL and utilities. Expert knowledge of Disaster Recovery Best Practices. Expert knowledge of OSA Adapters, IP, VTAM & SSL/TLS Traces. Expert knowledge of FTPS, SFTP, AT/TLS, VVP, JQP, MFT, and EntireX. Expert knowledge of CL Super Session, TN3270, and Enterprise Extender. Experience using TSO, ISPF, SDSF, IPTRACE, and NTSTAT. Experience with IP Routing, IP subnet structures, VIPA, and hyper-sockets. Experience with DR DASD/VTS mirroring and associated networking requirements. Experience writing in Assembler, REXX, and CLISTs. Experience and understanding of the 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. Additional Qualifications: Working knowledge of z/OS, CICS, and JES2. Experience with DB2, DR, and Contracts. Status:
Accepting Candidate Skills
Mainframe Software Management: 15 years VTAM & TCPIP Subsystems: 0 IBM SMP/E Product (software Management And Installation): 15 years DR DASD/VTS Mirroring And Associated Networking: 0 Assembler, REXX, And CLISTs: 0 Mainframe JCL And Utilities: 0 SMP/E (IBM Software Management Tool): 0 Networking & Security: 0 System Software & Integration: 0 Disaster Recovery Expertise: 15 years Familiarity With Z/OS, CICS & JES2: 0 DB2 For Mainframe Database Management: 0
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Location:
San Jose, California
Country:
United States
Job Type:
Contract Peter Betten is recruiting this position. Typical Deliverables: Primary responsibility
for maintaining the VTAM & TCPIP subsystems in a z/OS 2.4 and JES2 software environment. Install and/or participate in software management and installation, including utilizing the IBM SMP/E product for installation and maintenance. This includes migration with testing and integration. Implement and verify backup and recovery procedures, including Business Recovery concerns and associated testing. Review new features and other changes related to system software, advising Technical/Development/Operations groups of relevant issues related to reporting, programming, and performance. Identify the need for software upgrades and patches as appropriate. Create, maintain, and upgrade software systems for development and production environments. Monitor system software access, performance, and resource utilization. Provide technical leadership to developers on the use of software management systems, development and integration tools, and deployment strategies, including application tuning and 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. Assist with the analysis, design, programming, and implementation of applications that interface with system software. Analyze requirements and recommend policies, procedures, and standards for software systems. Develop and modify technical documentation to support operations and training. Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects. Develop, maintain, and monitor proper software use and security authorization policies. Provide 24/7/365 software support, including on-call support during off-hours. Serve as the Mainframe Team Lead regarding contract review and execution. Serve as the Disaster Recovery focal point concerning all aspects of the IBM DR process. Required Skills & Abilities: 20+ years of experience with mainframe software management, specifically for VTAM & TCPIP subsystems and associated software products. Experience supporting, leading, and training software management use with minimal direction, including all aspects such as logical/physical design, defining, implementing, monitoring, reporting, and utilities. Actively mentor and guide staff in the development of mainframe implementation, testing, and maintenance of VTAM & TCPIP software and related system software skills. Monitor VTAM & TCPIP and its components to make recommendations for better resource utilization for optimal performance and cost-effectiveness. Ability to install and customize IBM and third-party software using SMP/E and IEBCOPY. Ability to perform multiple activities simultaneously with minimal supervision. Possible travel and variable hours may be required. Ability to write, read, and debug programs in a batch and online environment. Ability to write software exit programs and use software utilities as required. Solid knowledge of mainframe JCL and utilities. Expert knowledge of Disaster Recovery Best Practices. Expert knowledge of OSA Adapters, IP, VTAM & SSL/TLS Traces. Expert knowledge of FTPS, SFTP, AT/TLS, VVP, JQP, MFT, and EntireX. Expert knowledge of CL Super Session, TN3270, and Enterprise Extender. Experience using TSO, ISPF, SDSF, IPTRACE, and NTSTAT. Experience with IP Routing, IP subnet structures, VIPA, and hyper-sockets. Experience with DR DASD/VTS mirroring and associated networking requirements. Experience writing in Assembler, REXX, and CLISTs. Experience and understanding of the 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. Additional Qualifications: Working knowledge of z/OS, CICS, and JES2. Experience with DB2, DR, and Contracts. Status:
Accepting Candidate Skills
Mainframe Software Management: 15 years VTAM & TCPIP Subsystems: 0 IBM SMP/E Product (software Management And Installation): 15 years DR DASD/VTS Mirroring And Associated Networking: 0 Assembler, REXX, And CLISTs: 0 Mainframe JCL And Utilities: 0 SMP/E (IBM Software Management Tool): 0 Networking & Security: 0 System Software & Integration: 0 Disaster Recovery Expertise: 15 years Familiarity With Z/OS, CICS & JES2: 0 DB2 For Mainframe Database Management: 0
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