Mainframe Architect

Location: Cincinnati, OH Salary: $60.00 USD Hourly - $65.00 USD Hourly Description: Mainframe Architect Location: Cincinnati, OH ( Fully Remote) Duration: Longterm Open-ended project Webex Interview Job Description Excellent understanding of System z architecture Experience with z/OS version upgrades (advantage if 3.2 or above) JES2/JES3 migration experience Building Mainframe LPAR and OS Upgrades Knowledge of Catalog management, IBM system utilities Knowledge of VTAM, TCPIP, ACF2, GDPS Installation of patches and fixes Installation/maintenance of ISV products, REXX, RMF, SMF Customization of z/OS and related IBM/ISV software Performance tuning using monitoring tools (e.g., z/OS Performance Monitor) DIRMAINT administration - RACF/Top secret/ACF2 administration REXX knowledge - SSI knowledge Support for network configuration and maintenance (TCP/IP stack, VSWITCH, TCPIP tools in z/OS) z/Linux system cloning and configuration (memory, file system allocation) System parameters/parmlib maintenance Incident management on z/OS issues z/OS performance monitoring and reporting Disaster recovery planning and support Development of operational procedures Proactive management of system problems (logs, dumps, errors) Collaboration with Developers to fix issues Coordination with Vendors for upgrades Planning, installation, customization of z/Linux and guest OS Dump and restore of system data PTF maintenance for ISV products Access management - onboarding and provisioning Key Responsibilities Incident/Problem Management: analysis and resolution Support maintenance releases and major OS upgrades Process client requests for system software modifications Review system indicators for proactive management Work with operations to monitor, maintain, and IPL systems Monitor/Tune system performance with engineering and capacity teams Ensure availability/performance objectives for OS and system software Implement automation tools/processes for repeated tasks Manage license codes for infrastructure software Disaster recovery planning and support Performance tuning & operational procedure development Implement changes to support operations and other towers Collaborate with IBM and ISVs regularly By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help. Contact: This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Please apply with us today!