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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. Proficient in performance tuning, automation, and mentoring within enterprise mainframe environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
IBM z/OS System Programming ExpertiseSMP/E Installation And MaintenanceCICS, DB2, IMS, And MQ Subsystem SupportRoot Cause Analysis And Incident ManagementMainframe Automation And Monitoring Tools
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Hard Skills
IBM z/OS Internals And ArchitecturePerformance TuningCapacity PlanningScripting Skills Using Shell, REXX, Or CLISTDisaster Recovery ConceptsJES2/JES3 AdministrationDASD, DFSMS, HSM, TCP/IP, And VTAM KnowledgeSystem Upgrades And MigrationsSecurity Administration And Compliance ManagementAdvanced Problem Determination
Soft Skills
Mentoring Team MembersCollaboration With Teams And StakeholdersLeadership In Mainframe OperationsVendor CoordinationStakeholder Management
Tools & Technologies
IBM TivoliOMEGAMONNetViewSystem Automation ToolsAnsibleZoweMainframe Monitoring ToolsSelf-Healing PlatformsAIOps Observability IntegrationParallel Sysplex
Industry Keywords
Compliance ManagementITIL PracticesCross-Platform Infrastructure IntegrationModernization And Transformation ProgramsCapacity Forecasting
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 client systems
- Recommend modernization options and identify new business opportunities
- Cultivate relationships with other teams and stakeholders
Requirements
What you’ll need- 7+ years of expertise 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
- Enterprise subsystem support for 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: IBM z/OS architecture design, Parallel Sysplex, and GDPS
- Preferred: IBM Tivoli, OMEGAMON, NetView, and System Automation tools
- Preferred: Mainframe automation, self-healing platforms, and AIOps observability integration
- Preferred: Mainframe DevOps and hybrid cloud integration
- Preferred: RACF, ACF2, and Top Secret
- Preferred: Capacity forecasting and enterprise optimization
- Preferred: Modernization and transformation programs
- Preferred: Ansible and Zowe
- Preferred: Mainframe API enablement and integration technologies
- Preferred: Compliance, audit frameworks, and ITIL practices
- Preferred: Cross-platform infrastructure integration
- Preferred: Mentoring, technical leadership, and stakeholder management
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 cutting-edge learning opportunities
- Hybrid-friendly culture