Senior IBM Mainframe Administrator - MA 25-33885
Posted 3 days ago by 1765884515
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The organization is looking for a Senior IBM Mainframe Administrator to support and maintain enterprise mainframe systems, specifically IBM z/OS environments. The role requires expertise in installation, configuration, security administration, and performance monitoring, along with the ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff. The position is primarily remote, with an initial onsite requirement in Albany, NY. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in mainframe operations and troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, customize, maintain, and upgrade the IBM z/OS operating system
- Install, configure, and upgrade software running in the mainframe environment
- Provide day-to-day operational and production support
- Diagnose and resolve system, application, and performance issues
- Ensure system reliability, security, and compliance with standards
- Work independently while providing guidance and mentorship to other team members
Key Skills:
- 85+ months of relevant mainframe experience
- 48 months supporting mainframe software on IBM z/OS
- 48 months managing z/OS security certificates, user/account administration with RACF, and LDAP
- 36 months installing, configuring, and supporting IBM JCL, CICS, CICS Transaction Gateway (CTG), IBM MQ on z/OS, and IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS)
- 36 months working with IBM DB2
- 36 months of COBOL programming on IBM z/OS
- 36 months monitoring production systems and performing error diagnosis/debugging
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Advanced education preferred
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Albany
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Job Title: IBM Mainframe Administrator (Senior Level)
Job Type: Contract
Location:
Remote
Onsite Requirement: First week onsite in Albany, NY
Position Overview
The organization is seeking a Senior IBM Mainframe Administrator to support and maintain enterprise mainframe systems. This role involves installation, configuration, security administration, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and ongoing support of IBM z/OS environments. The ideal candidate will work independently, provide technical leadership, and guide less experienced staff.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Overall Experience:
Senior-level: 85+ months of relevant mainframe experience
z/OS Platform:
48 months supporting mainframe software on IBM z/OS
Security & Identity Management:
48 months managing z/OS security certificates, user/account administration with RACF, and LDAP
Mainframe Middleware & Scheduling:
36 months installing, configuring, and supporting:
IBM JCL
CICS
CICS Transaction Gateway (CTG)
IBM MQ on z/OS
IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS)
Database Experience:
36 months working with IBM DB2
Programming & Development:
36 months of COBOL programming on IBM z/OS, including:
Monitoring production workloads
Systems analysis and design
Program compiles
Unit and integrated testing
Performing global changes in COBOL/JCL environments
Modifying JCL and PROCs
Production Support & Troubleshooting:
36 months monitoring production systems and performing error diagnosis/debugging
Experience reviewing system logs and resolving mainframe errors
Key Responsibilities
Install, customize, maintain, and upgrade the IBM z/OS operating system
Install, configure, and upgrade software running in the mainframe environment
Provide day-to-day operational and production support
Diagnose and resolve system, application, and performance issues
Ensure system reliability, security, and compliance with standards
Work independently while providing guidance and mentorship to other team members
Additional Qualifications
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Advanced education preferred