Job description

Job tile: Senior Mainframe Server Administrator
Duration: 12 months - Part-time (20 hours a week)
Location: San Jose, CA (Remote)

Objective:
The Senior Software Engineer / Database Administrator – Communications: 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.
• 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

Required profile