Senior Mainframe Server Administrator (Part-time)_Remote at Elegant Enterprise- Wide Solutions Inc
Tallahassee, FL 32399
About the Job
Required Skills & Abilities:
20+ years of experience with mainframe software management specific to VTAM & TCPIP sub-system and associated software products.
• Experience supporting/leading/training of software management use with little or nodirection. This would include all aspects such as logical/physical design, defining, implementing, monitoring, reporting and utilities.
• Actively mentor and guide staff in development of mainframe implementation, testing, and maintaining of VTAM & TCPIP software and related system software skills.
• Monitor VTAM & TCPIP and its components to make recommendations to better utilize resources for optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Ability to install and customize IBM and third party software using SMP/E & IEBCOPY
• Ability to perform multiple activities simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Possible travel and variable hours may be required.
• Ability to write/read/debug programs in a batch and online environment.
• Ability to write software exit program(s) and use software utilities as required.
• Solid knowledge of mainframe JCL and utilities.
• Expert knowledge with Disaster Recovery Best Practices
• Expert knowledge of OSA Adapters, IP, VTAM & SSL/TLS Traces.
• Expert knowledge of FTPS, SFTP, AT/TLS, VVP, JQP, MFT & EntireX.
• Expert knowledge of CL Super Session, TN3270 & Enterprise Extender.
• Experience using TSO, ISPF, SDSF, IPTRACE & NTSTAT
• Experience using RACF commands for managing digital certificates & keyrings
• Experience with IP Routing, IP subnet structures, VIPA and hyper-sockets
• Experience with DR DASD/VTS mirroring & associated networking requirements
• Experience writing in Assembler, REXX and CLISTs.
• Experience and understanding of z/OS UNIX environment.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think strategically and act tactically.
• Ability to work in a team environment, share ideas and take direction.
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ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS•
20+ years of experience with mainframe software management specific to VTAM & TCPIP sub-system and associated software products.
• Experience supporting/leading/training of software management use with little or nodirection. This would include all aspects such as logical/physical design, defining, implementing, monitoring, reporting and utilities.
• Actively mentor and guide staff in development of mainframe implementation, testing, and maintaining of VTAM & TCPIP software and related system software skills.
• Monitor VTAM & TCPIP and its components to make recommendations to better utilize resources for optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Ability to install and customize IBM and third party software using SMP/E & IEBCOPY
• Ability to perform multiple activities simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Possible travel and variable hours may be required.
• Ability to write/read/debug programs in a batch and online environment.
• Ability to write software exit program(s) and use software utilities as required.
• Solid knowledge of mainframe JCL and utilities.
• Expert knowledge with Disaster Recovery Best Practices
• Expert knowledge of OSA Adapters, IP, VTAM & SSL/TLS Traces.
• Expert knowledge of FTPS, SFTP, AT/TLS, VVP, JQP, MFT & EntireX.
• Expert knowledge of CL Super Session, TN3270 & Enterprise Extender.
• Experience using TSO, ISPF, SDSF, IPTRACE & NTSTAT
• Experience using RACF commands for managing digital certificates & keyrings
• Experience with IP Routing, IP subnet structures, VIPA and hyper-sockets
• Experience with DR DASD/VTS mirroring & associated networking requirements
• Experience writing in Assembler, REXX and CLISTs.
• Experience and understanding of z/OS UNIX environment.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think strategically and act tactically.
• Ability to work in a team environment, share ideas and take direction.
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ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS•
Working knowledge of z/OS, CICS & JES2
• Experience with DB2, DR & Contracts
• Experience with DB2, DR & Contracts