Mainframe z/OS Specialist

Immediate need for a talented Mainframe z/OS Specialist . This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Plano, TX (Remote). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested., * Perform standard system programming activities like configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment.

• Perform Operating System upgrade and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.
• Advanced System Management: Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software.
• Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations.
• Support other team: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective.
• Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.
• Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements and make decisions.
• Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.

• 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.
• Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products)
• Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades
• Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.
• Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution.
• IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices.
• Sysplex and config management (good to have)
• Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS)
• ISPF/TSO and other basic
• Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST
• Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.
• Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion., Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Capacity Management, Consulting, Employee Benefits, IBM Clist Programming Language, IBM Product Family, IBM Rexx Programming Language, IBM TSO/ISPF, IBM z-OS Operating System, Independent Software Vendor (ISV), Information Technology & Information Systems, JCL (Job Control Language), Mainframe Computer, Mainframe Operating System, Operating Systems, Operations Processes, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Software Administration, Software Installation, Symmetric MultiProcessing (SMP) Computing, System Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, Systems/Internals Programming, Team Player

Pay Range: $65 - $70/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

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