What are the responsibilities and job description for the z/OS Admin position at Intone Networks?
• Oversees the installation, upgrade, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of the Z/OS operating system. • Maintains knowledge of all Z/OS utilities and tools (HCD, SMP/E, RACF, TCP/IP, SMTP, FTP, DFDSS, DSF, SMS, Infoprint, TLS, VTAM) • Maintains knowledge of SERVER pack installs and upgrades. • Maintains knowledge of TSO/JCL and all ISPF functionalities • Assists Mainframe programmers when needed (log on issues, dataset issues, Job abends) • Provides elevated Mainframe access to new Programmers, Contractors & Computer Operators for TSO, RACF & Zeke • Maintains knowledge of Hardware configuration via (HMC, DS8910, and Luminex VTL tape subsystems) • Maintains knowledge of OEM products including (OPS/MVS (alerts), Zeke job scheduler, Zara tape management • Holds a high degree of ability to resolve hardware/software issues to maintain 24x7 operation. • Strong capability to identify system or process deficiencies and recommend solutions. • Ensures the latest release of applications are implemented in a timely manner with minimal or no disruption to IT operations. • Maintains and provides continuous improvement of the processes, standards, policies, working methods, and tools. • Ensures appropriate tools and processes are in place to have a development/production environment that is reliable and reproducible. • Ensures tool configuration consistency across development, stage, testing, sandbox, and production environments. • Estimates work effort requirements efficiently and appropriately Participates in ongoing production support and end user support. • Provides user training and documentation, updating existing and created new documents, both technical and end-user • Reviews and make necessary changes to the Information Systems Division Disaster Recovery Support Manual annually. • On Call 24 x 7 rotation with the other Mainframe Analysts to provide 24 x 7 coverage
