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Your Role and Responsibilities
As zOS Administrator you are responsible to provide technical support with high degree of Customer satisfaction by meeting Service Level Agreements (SLA) and process compliance. You will perform business impact analysis and risk assessments to reduce the likelihood of significant service outage or disasters. You will need to visit the domestic client's offices / data centres on a daily basis or on an as-needed basis as part of this role. Role and Responsibilities
Manage z/OS System Administration Activities
Day to day z/OS System Monitoring and Production Support
Perform DASD Space management
RACF Security Administration
Install z/OS and related products on z/OS
Maintain HCD configuration z/OS Cloning
Apply PTF via SMPE
Execute changes to z/OS DB2 CICS RACF TWS and MQ
Review and maintain system configuration documentation
Troubleshooting of z/OS related problem
Handle incidents related to system operation monitoring and support
Level 2 and 3 Ticket resolution.
Liase with PMR team for extended support.
Ready to work on 24/7 shifts to support client requirement
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Minimum 10+ years in z/OS operations monitoring SMPE experience
Lead z/OS system design discussions plan implement IPL new z/OS LPAR
Provide insights on z/OS performance with RMF Omegamon and CP3K tools
Demonstrable experience in z/OS Server Support with health checks
Experience in z/OS CICS DB2 MQ and other subsystem installation via SMP/E
Working knowledge of Workload Scheduler (TWS)
Deep understanding of VSAM IAM ZFS HFS Unix System Services
Understanding of critical z/OS components like JES2 RACF OMVS Encryption
Experience in handling z/OS upgrades and migration
Ability to articulate standard z/OS best practices methodologies during implementation
Proven experience in risk-based systems running on z/OS CICS DB2 MQ
Knowledge of Network technologies SNA VTAM and TCPIP
Experience with HCD IODF parallel sysplex storage configurations and replication
Demonstrated experience in handling day-to-day z/OS operating system administration and break-fix support
Willingness to work in nights shifts or support 24 x 7 Coverage as per the Business needs
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Planning for DR Continuity of Business or Resiliency exercises
Ability to provide inputs on availability reliability and serviceability
Enthusiasm to work on technologies like encryption ZOSMF
You love collaborative environments that use agile methodologies to encourage creative design thinking and find innovative ways to develop with cutting edge System Z technologies
Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work
Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management
Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing publications
About Business Unit
IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.
This job requires you to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your start date and proof of vaccination status will be required before your start date. During the Onboarding process you will be asked to confirm your vaccination status, in case you are unable to get vaccinated for any reason, you can let us know at that stage. Please let us know if you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons. IBM will consider such requests on a case by case basis subject to submission of required proof by the candidate before a stipulated date.
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