Title: Senior z/OS Systems Administrator
Location: 100% Remote work
Type: Long Term Contract
Must-Haves
10+ years of hands-on SMP/E experience in enterprise IBM z/OS environments.
10+ years of hands-on REXX scripting experience, including development of automation for systems administration and operational tasks.
Strong hands-on experience with IBM z/OSMF (z/OS Management Facility).
Extensive experience administering and supporting IBM z/OS in large enterprise environments.
Strong knowledge of z/OS system architecture, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Experience installing and maintaining IBM and third-party mainframe software.
Extensive experience applying PTFs, APARs, maintenance packages, and software upgrades using SMP/E.
Strong understanding of SMP/E CSI structures, zones, SYSMOD processing, HOLDDATA, RECEIVE, APPLY, ACCEPT, and RESTORE processes.
Strong knowledge of JCL, TSO/ISPF, UNIX System Services (USS), and z/OS utilities.
Ability to diagnose complex system problems using z/OS logs, dumps, system messages, and diagnostic tools.
Strong understanding of mainframe change-management and production-control processes.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex technical issues.