Mainframe z/OS Admin
Location preference (in the order of ranking):
1) San Antonio
2) Austin
3) Houston
4) Dallas
Role Requirements:
Must have L3-level experience (preferably with exposure to L4-level mainframe responsibilities).
Relevant Job Titles: System Programmer or System Administrator.
Avoid:
Developer profiles (experience not relevant to administration).
Candidates with experience limited to mainframe operations batch/console monitoring (L1/L2 responsibilities).
Required Expertise:
Architect-level knowledge (L3/L4).
Ability to manage z/OS operating system and related products.
Required Experience:
Mainframe (MF) administration.
Hands-on experience installing z/OS operating systems and mainframe products.
Avoid profiles that have only assisted SMEs during z/OS upgrades or product installations (L1/L2 responsibilities).
Candidate Must Demonstrate:
Strong operating system knowledge.
Experience installing products into SMP/E, z/OSMF, ISV product upgrade, USS and RMF.
Candidates must be able to explain their experience in detail, not just provide definitions.
LPAR patching and maintenance.
Parallel Sysplex configuration and management.