Z/OS System Administrator - orangepeople

If you love technology and appreciate daily challenges come join us as we partner with the world's leading automaker helping them pave the way for the future of mobility. You will be part of a team built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect on a rapidly maturing project with a broad scope of responsibility. We seek an experienced z/OS System Administrator to join our team and play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing our mainframe environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in z/OS system administration, proven experience in hardware refresh projects, and a passion for delivering service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform z/OS upgrades (versions 2.4, 2.5, or 3.1) using z/OSMF workflows to ensure smooth transitions and system reliability.
• Provide comprehensive support for zHardware refresh projects across platforms such as z14, z15, and z16.
• Manage and maintain software using SMP/E, ensuring timely upgrades and maintenance of Broadcom and IBM tools.
• Implement and promote z/OS service improvement initiatives and industry best practices.
• Build and manage configurations for new hardware using IODF, HCD, HMC, and IOCP.
• Oversee and maintain core z/OS subsystems, including JES2, ISPF, TCP/IP, USS, and Parallel Sysplex.
• Develop and support automation solutions using REXX and CLIST scripting languages.
• Ensure robust Disaster Recovery support, preparing for and managing system recovery in critical situations.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support to resolve system issues and maintain system availability.

Required Skills and Expertise:

• Proven Expertise with zOS upgrades on 2.4, 2.5 or 3.1 with z/OSMF workflows.
• Expertise in supporting zHardware Refresh projects z14, z15 and z16.
• Expertise in SMP/E supporting Broadcom and IBM tools upgrades and maintenance
• Expertise in z/OS Service improvement and best practice approaches.
• Expertise in IODF, HCD, HMC, IOCP build for new Hardware refresh projects.
• Experience working with z/OS, JES2, ISPF, TCPIP, USS and Parallel Sysplex.
• Experience in REXX, CLIST with automation skillset.
• Expertise in Disaster Recovery support.
• Support 24/7 Oncall.

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• Dental Insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.
• The salary will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in OrangePeople monthly team meetings, and participate in team-building efforts.
• Contribute to OrangePeople technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
• Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
• Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.

About us:

OrangePeople is an Enterprise Architecture and Project Management solutions company. Our most valuable asset is our people: dynamic, creative thinkers, who are passionate about doing quality work. As a member of the OrangePeople team, you will have access to industry-leading consulting practices, strategies & and technologies, innovative training & and education. An ideal Orange Person is a technology leader with a proven track record of technical achievements and a strong process/methodology orientation.