We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced System Specialist (Mainframe) who can work as z/OS Systems Programmer to manage and support Host Network systems.
Mandatory Skill(s)
- Has at least 3 years working with z/OS Mainframe systems, including Host Networks VTAM, SNA, TCP/IP, Infoprint, and z/OS Unix;
- Have experience in Mainframe Infrastructure/Storage support;
- Encryption Knowledge and understanding of and experience with enterprise encryption technologies, including TCPIP AT/TLS and SSL/TLS;
- Experience with third-party tools like Omegamon, LDAP, and SSH;
- Ability to install, configure, and maintain TCP/IP setups, Infoprint printers, and z/OS Unix system libraries;
- Monitor and resolve performance issues related to TCP/IP, Infoprint, and z/OS Unix/USS;
- Work with application teams to ensure their applications run efficiently on TCP/IP and Infoprint;
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Desirable Skill(s)
- Proficiency in programming languages and tools such as REXX, COBOL, JCL, and TSO/ISPF;
- Skills in setting up, configuring, and maintaining mainframe TCP/IP in a z/OS Parallel Sysplex environment;
- Perform tuning to optimize TCP/IP system performance;
- Support automation of processes and maintain documentation for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing technical support for Host Network systems, including TCP/IP, Infoprint, and the z/OS Unix environment;
- System Setup and Maintenance, Install, configure, and maintain TCP/IP networks, Infoprint printers, and z/OS Unix system libraries;
- Regularly check the performance of TCP/IP, Infoprint, and z/OS Unix/USS systems, and address any performance issues;
- Tune and optimize TCP/IP systems to ensure they operate efficiently;
- Diagnose and resolve technical problems related to TCP/IP, Infoprint, and z/OS Unix/USS systems, including coordinating with IBM and other vendors when needed;
- Work with application teams to ensure that their applications perform well with TCP/IP and Infoprint systems;
- Support automation of processes and keep documentation up-to-date for standard operating procedures;
- Help with backup and recovery planning, as well as testing disaster recovery processes;
- Participate in regular reviews and audits of system configurations;
- Communicate effectively and work well with other team members and departments.
If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Xuan Yi Lim at xuanyi.lim@sciente.com quoting the job title.
