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We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Consultant Specialist.

Business: CTO Infrastructure

Principal responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Mainframe z/OS System Support Specialist to join our Mainframe Infrastructure Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in z/OS systems administration, support, and troubleshooting. This role is critical in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our mainframe environment.

• Provide day-to-day support for the z/OS operating system and associated subsystems.
• Monitor system performance, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure optimal operation.
• Perform system installations, upgrades, and patches in accordance with best practices and company policies.
• IBMz hardware/Software design, configuration, implementation and maintenance.
• Collaborate with application teams to troubleshoot and resolve system-related issues.
• Maintain system documentation, including configuration, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Implement and manage backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Disaster Recovery planning and execution.
• Assist in capacity planning and performance tuning of the mainframe environment.
• Setup automation to reduce manual interventions in the z/OS infrastructure.
• Participate in on-call support rotation and respond to incidents as needed.
• Consolidate and reduce infrastructure complexity.
• Risk and Cost Management.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in mainframe technology.
• Provide training and support to junior team members as needed.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in z/OS system administration and support.
• Strong knowledge of a combination z/OS,DB2,CICS,Storage, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL, mainframe utilities, etc. 
• Must have knowledge of IBM and CA Products and be able to work independently.

What additional skills will be good to have?

• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., REXX, CLIST,).
• Proficient in Top Secret skills.
• Performance monitoring using Omegamon, RMF, SMF and SAS.
• Experience in Agile Methodology and the use of agile tooling like Jenkins, Groovy, z/OSMF and Zowe.

Candidate with less relevant experience or skills may be offered a lower Global Career Band than stated above.

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