Mainframe DB2 Administrator

Job Description

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Mainframe Architect who has got sound knowledge on z/OS System Administration, Production Control, Scheduling, Storage, Network, DB2, IMS, CICS, MQ, WAS, RACF, Performance Capacity Management, Automation (IBM SA CA OPSMVS)

Essential Skills:

Highly skilled z/OS System Architect with IODF/IOCP Skills

Install, configure, upgrade and maintain IBM z/OS operating system and associated system software (e.g., SMP/E, JES2, RACF, SMF)

Must have wider understanding on Production Control and Scheduling to drive the team and experience with IWS (TWS) JOBTRAC tools

Deep understanding of IBM Z architecture, workload management (WLM), performance tuning, and system-level debugging

Expertise in z/OS version upgrades and z/OS MF

Experience with VTS Hardware Upgrades

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Mainframe Professionals including System Programmers, Administrators, Production Control

Provide expert-level technical guidance on z/OS systems, Mainframe storage, networking, security, and automation

Drive best practices in Mainframe System administration, software upgrades, capacity planning, and disaster recovery

Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex system issues and outages

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge in Mainframe System Automation tools i.e., IBM SA z/OS and CA OPS/MVS

Expertise in Mainframe Network Administration

Good understanding of Storage, RACF, CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, WAS Technologies

Good experience in dealing with Migration projects - CA-OPS/MVS to IBM System Automation and vice versa

Proficiency in REXX, CLIST and Netview PIPE Programming

Prepare and maintain documentation on system configurations, procedures, and best practices

Knowledge in REXX Programming Skills

Additional Notes:

Please submit the candidate's resume in PDF format.

Please note that client does not consider former full-time employees (FTEs) for rehire. Additionally, individuals who have previously worked for client as contractors must observe a minimum waiting period of six months before being eligible for re-engagement.

MUST HAVE:

7+ years of experience in Mainframe DB2 Administration.

Extensive experience with z/OS System Architect with IODF/IOCP.

Experience with IWS(TWS) JOBTRAC tools.

Expertise in z/OS versi

Experience with VTS Hardware Upgrades.

Experience in dealing with Migration projects - CA-OPS/MVS to IBM System Automation.

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