Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer & Automation

Job Description

Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer/zOS Systems Programmer & Automation Required Skill set Extensive SMP/E knowledge Knowledge on REXX, assembler, JCL Strong knowledge of WLM, RMF, CA Products, HCD Experienced at troubleshooting performance issues in a z/OS environment Working experience in a multi-CPU & Sysplex environment VTAM/TCPIP Network administration Working knowledge of other sub systems like DB2, ADABAS, IMS, CICS Knowledge of working in Multi-Processor / Multi-LPAR environment and SYSPLEX Knowledge of Mainframe Disks, replication, and tools such as CSM Storage administration such as initializing disks, re-organizing files and updating SMS definitions would be advantageous Key Activities Performed Install, upgrade, maintain and customise the z/OS operating system covering z/OS, RACF, JES2, VTAM, TCP/IP, HCD, WLM. Install, upgrade, maintain and customise other z/OS related IBM and OEM products. Perform SMP/E tasks. Work with multi-CPU & Sysplex environment Apply planned maintenances, monitor product PTFs to make sure the products are up to date Work with REXX Scripts, Assembler, JCL Top Secret/ACF2/RACF PTF Implementations Proactively monitor z/OS and related software and to take action to prevent potential issues and to maximise performance. To improve such monitoring and increase automation where possible. To maintain robustness of the configuration and to maintain and test the mainframe DR solution. To produce technical recommendations and service and stability improvements in line with business requirements. Gather information and produce reports to satisfy client and vendor requirements such as SCRT reporting. Skills: z/os,tcp/ip,cics,ims,smp/e,assembler,mainframe,hcd,storage administration,adabas,mainframe disks,jcl,csm,vtam,db2,ca products,rmf,sysplex,wlm,rexx