Job summary: Title: Senior Mainframe Server Administrator - Part time Location: Remote Length and terms: Long term - w2 or c2c/1099 Position created on 01/31/2025 06:42 pm Job description: *** Very long term project Long term - W2 or c2c ***Webcam interview*** ***Part-Time*** ***Remote*** about 20 hours per week; customer in PST Description: Objective: The Senior Mainframe Server Administrator is the principle IBM and 3rd party software product architect and an expert technical resource for those software systems. This position incorporates some functions and responsibilities of a Software Architect and Software Specialist. Under general direction, the Senior Software Engineer will evaluate, design, implement, and maintain IBM software, third party software, management systems, computer applications, operating systems and direct software services. Typical Deliverables: + Primary responsibility for maintaining the VTAM & TCPIP subsystems in a z/OS 2.4 and JES2 software environment. + Install and or participate with software management and installation. This would include installation and maintenance utilizing the IBM SMP/E product. It also includes migration with testing and integration. + Implement and verifies backup and recovery procedures. This would include Business Recovery concerns and associated testing. Reviews new features and other changes related to system software and advises + Technical/Development/Operations groups of issues relevant to reporting, programming, and performance, identifying the need for software upgrades and patches, as appropriate. + Creates, maintains, and upgrades software systems for development and production environments. + Monitors system software access, performance, and resource utilization. + Provides technical leadership to developers on the use of software management system, development and integration tools, and deployment strategies, to include application tuning and guidance in effective use of software features. + Act as a liaison between application programmers and vendors to report and resolve software problems. + Work with application programmers to ensure that application problems do not adversely affect production operations. 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 no direction. 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. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS + Working knowledge of z/OS, CICS & JES2 + Experience with DB2, DR & Contracts Contact the recruiter working on this position: The recruiter working on this position is Fazal(Shaji Team) Uddin His/her contact number is +(1) (703) 4684697 His/her contact email is fazal@msysinc.com Our recruiters will be more than happy to help you to get this contract.