Mainframe Operations Specialist

2 weeks ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States QED National Full time
Mainframe Operations Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe Operations Engineer to join our Systems and Database Administration team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing technical support and troubleshooting, system administration, system monitoring, quality service, production system management, and system error analysis of our mainframes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for mainframe systems
  • Administer and monitor mainframe systems to ensure optimal performance
  • Ensure quality service and production system management
  • Analyze system logs, dumps, and other diagnostic information to resolve issues
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe operations, preferably with IBM Z series mainframes
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • In-depth understanding and extensive experience with Job Control Language (JCL)
  • Knowledge of z/OS or z/VSE/VSEn operating systems, including experience with CICS, CICS Transaction Gateway, and CICS Web Services
  • Understanding of batch processing and job scheduling systems
  • Experience monitoring and troubleshooting batch processes
  • Experience installing Cobol applications from a DEV environment through test environments and to production
  • Some knowledge of other programming languages commonly used in the z/OS and z/VSE environment, such as Assembler, COBOL, PL/I, REXX, or CP/CMS EXEC
  • Understanding of VSAM file storage and access method
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe administration
  • 2+ years of experience with z/VM, z/VSE or VSEN and z/VSE/VSEn
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Certifications such as IBM Certified System Programmer, IBM Certified Advanced Technical Expert, or similar
  • Knowledge of VTAM networking and SNA protocols
  • Experience with Zeke/VSE mainframe job scheduler
  • Proficiency in basic Linux administration tasks
  • Understanding of and experience with VSE Interactive Computing and Control Facility (ICCF)
Working Conditions:
  • Work Environment: Hybrid position, averaging approximately 3 days onsite each week
  • Equipment: Client workstation for onsite work, personal computer for remote work
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods and use computer equipment
  • Travel Requirements: No travel required


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