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Senior Mainframe Server Administrator

vTech Solution
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Objective :

The Senior Mainframe Server Administrator is the principle IBM and 3rd party software product architect and an expert technical resource for those software systems. This position incorporates some functions and responsibilities of a Software Architect and Software Specialist. Under general direction, the Senior Software Engineer will evaluate, design, implement, and maintain IBM software, third party software, management systems, computer applications, operating systems and direct software services.

Typical Deliverables :

  • Primary responsibility for maintaining the VTAM and TCPIP subsystems in a z / OS 2.4 and JES2 software environment.
  • Install and / or participate with software management and installation. This would include installation and maintenance utilizing the IBM SMP / E product. It also includes migration with testing and integration.
  • Implement and verifies backup and recovery procedures. This would include Business Recovery concerns and associated testing.
  • Reviews new features and other changes related to system software and advises Technical / Development / Operations groups of issues relevant to reporting, programming, and performance, identifying the need for software upgrades and patches, as appropriate.
  • Creates, maintains, and upgrades software systems for development and production environments.
  • Monitors system software access, performance, and resource utilization.
  • Provides technical leadership to developers on the use of software management system, development and integration tools, and deployment strategies, to include application tuning and guidance in 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.
  • Assists with the analysis, design, programming, and implementation of applications that will interface with system software.
  • Analyzes requirements and recommends policies, procedures, and standards for software systems.
  • Develops and modifies technical documentation to support operations and training.
  • Performs other duties as assigned including special projects.
  • Develop / maintain / monitor proper software use and security authorization policies.
  • Ability to provide 24 / 7 / 365 software support. This would include on-call support during offhours.
  • Serves as the Mainframe Team Lead regarding contract review and execution.
  • Serves as the Disaster Recovery focal point concerning all aspects of the IBM DR process.

Required Skills and Abilities :

  • 20 years of experience with mainframe software management specific to VTAM and TCPIP sub-system and associated software products.
  • Experience supporting / leading / training of software management use with little or no direction. This would include all aspects such as logical / physical design, defining, implementing, monitoring, reporting and utilities.
  • Actively mentor and guide staff in development of mainframe implementation, testing, and maintaining of VTAM and TCPIP software and related system software skills.
  • Monitor VTAM and TCPIP and its components to make recommendations to better utilize resources 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 / debug programs in a batch and online environment.
  • Ability to write software exit program(s) and use software utilities as required.
  • Solid knowledge of mainframe JCL and utilities.
  • Expert knowledge with Disaster Recovery Best Practices
  • Expert knowledge of OSA Adapters, IP, VTAM and 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 using RACF commands for managing digital certificates and keyrings
  • 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 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
  • Contract Term : 12 months Part-time (20 hours a week)

    Requesting Department : TSS / PSJ

    On-Site Requirements : Remote work is allowed.

    Other Required Documents :

    Resume

    Letter of Representation

    Submittal Form-Appendix A.

    Process :

  • The County will select candidates for interviews with the County's subject matter experts.
  • The County will engage the individual through a Work Order with the company. Depending on the position, additional contract terms and conditions may be required. Those terms and conditions will be developed during final negotiations. The Work Order must be signed by County Counsel or designee indicating approval as to form and legality, to be valid.
  • Individuals selected through this process shall also be subject to all the contract requirements in their company's MSA, as amended), as well as County standard policies, practices, and codes of conduct and may be required to sign additional County documents.
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