IT - Principal Consultant - Infrastructure Management | Mainframe Technologies | Mainframe Technologies- ALL

Job Title: Principal ConsultantWork Location & Reporting Address: Plano, TX 75024 (Hybrid for now but may be changed to Full onsite in the near future)Vendor Rate: 61.80Contract duration: 6Target Start Date: 01 Sep 2026Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? YesInterview Process (Is face to face required?) NoJob Details:Minimum years of experience required: 9+ yearsCertification needed: NoMust Have Skills: Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products) Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools. Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution. IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices. Sysplex and config management (good to have) Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS) ISPF/TSO and other basic Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer. Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion.Nice to Have Skills: Support other team: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective. Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment. Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements and make decisions. Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.Detailed Job Description:Job Responsibilities Perform standard system programming activities like configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment. Perform Operating System upgrade and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow. Advanced System Management: Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software. Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations. Support other team: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective. Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment. Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements and make decisions. Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.Experience level 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.Technical key skills (Mandatory skills) Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products) Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools. Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution. IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices. Sysplex and config management (good to have) Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS) ISPF/TSO and other basic Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer. Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion.

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