Mainframe zOS Systems Programme & Automation(NCS/Job/ 1472)

1. 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.