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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in IBM z/OS system programming, including system upgrades, migrations, and compliance management. Proven ability to lead initiatives in mainframe infrastructure design, performance optimization, and incident resolution.
Highest-signal resume keywords
IBM z/OS System ProgrammingSMP/E Installation And MaintenanceCICS, DB2, IMS, And MQ SupportRoot Cause AnalysisPerformance Tuning And Capacity Planning
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Hard Skills
Z/OS Internals And ArchitectureJES2/JES3 AdministrationDASD, DFSMS, HSM, TCP/IP, And VTAMScripting Using Shell, REXX, Or CLISTAutomation And Scheduling ToolsDisaster Recovery ConceptsMainframe Monitoring And Observability ToolsIncident, Problem, And Change ManagementSystem Upgrades And MigrationsSecurity Administration And Compliance Management
Soft Skills
Leadership In Enterprise Mainframe OperationsMentoring Team MembersCollaboration With Teams And StakeholdersVendor CoordinationDefect Resolution
Tools & Technologies
IBM TivoliOMEGAMONNetViewSystem AutomationAIOpsDevOpsHybrid Cloud IntegrationRACFACF2Top Secret
Industry Keywords
Compliance ManagementITIL PracticesHigh Availability ConceptsModernization InitiativesSLA Adherence
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAnsibleCloudTCP/IP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and manage z/OS system programming initiatives
- Design resilient and scalable mainframe infrastructure
- Handle upgrades, migrations, and SMP/E maintenance
- Manage JES, storage, and networking components
- Support CICS, DB2, IMS, and MQ subsystems
- Drive automation, performance, and capacity optimization
- Resolve critical incidents and perform root cause analysis
- Ensure security, compliance, and SLA adherence
- Support disaster recovery and monitoring integration
- Collaborate with teams, vendors, and stakeholders
- Mentor team members and drive modernization efforts
- Provide production support and day-to-day solutions for clients
- Recommend modernization options and identify new business opportunities
Requirements
What you’ll need- 7+ years of experience in IBM z/OS system programming
- Strong knowledge of z/OS internals and architecture
- Proficiency in SMP/E installation, maintenance, and upgrade management
- Hands-on experience with JES2/JES3 administration and operations
- In-depth understanding of DASD, DFSMS, HSM, TCP/IP, and VTAM
- Experience supporting CICS, DB2, IMS, and MQ
- Skills in performance tuning, capacity planning, dump analysis, and advanced problem determination
- Strong root cause analysis capability for critical incidents
- Experience with automation and scheduling tools on z/OS
- Expertise in system upgrades, migrations, and transformation initiatives
- Knowledge of z/OS security administration and compliance management
- Familiarity with disaster recovery and high availability concepts
- Experience with mainframe monitoring and observability tools
- Production support experience in SLA-driven environments
- Understanding of incident, problem, and change management processes
- Scripting skills using Shell, REXX, or CLIST
- Experience in vendor coordination and defect resolution
- Demonstrated leadership in enterprise mainframe operations
- Preferred: knowledge of Parallel Sysplex, GDPS, IBM Tivoli, OMEGAMON, NetView, System Automation, AIOps, DevOps, hybrid cloud integration, RACF, ACF2, Top Secret, Ansible, Zowe, mainframe APIs, compliance and ITIL practices
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible, supportive environment
- Well-being support through Be Well programs covering financial, mental, physical, and social health
- Personalized development goals and continuous feedback
- Certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon
- Coaching and hands-on learning experiences
- Career pathing and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid-friendly culture