z/OS Administrator

Cognizant

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Work type: Remote
Location: Hartford, CT
Salary: $85,000–$92,000 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · z/OS Administrator

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The z/OS Administrator joins the Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice to support core modernization across infrastructure layers. In this role, you will manage the IBM z/OS operating system, specifically versions 3.1 and above, while performing mainframe LPAR builds and executing zOS version upgrades. Daily responsibilities include installing patches, fixes, and ISV products, alongside maintaining system parameters and parmlib. You will handle zOS MF configuration, manage incidents related to zOS issues, and perform performance monitoring and reporting. Required technical expertise includes Parallel Sysplex concepts, SMPE, RMF, SMF, and WLM. You must possess a deep understanding of System z architecture and zOSMF to ensure operational stability. This position focuses on maintaining and optimizing mainframe environments to meet evolving digital transformation needs.

Skills

z/OS Parallel Sysplex System z zOSMF SMPE RMF SMF WLM LPAR Mainframe Performance Monitoring Parmlib ISV Products

What you'll do

Perform IBM z/OS operating system administration and version upgrades.
Execute mainframe LPAR builds and manage Parallel Sysplex concepts.
Install and maintain system patches, fixes, and ISV products.
Maintain system parameters and parmlib configurations.
Manage and resolve incidents related to z/OS issues.
Configure and set up z/OS MF environments.
Monitor and report on z/OS system performance.

What we're looking for

Must be extremely familiar with IBM z/OS operating system versions 3.1 and above.
Must have knowledge of Parallel Sysplex concepts.
Must have experience with mainframe LPAR builds.
Must have strong experience in zOS version upgrades.
Must have experience installing patches, fixes, and maintaining ISV products.
Must have experience with system parameters, parmlib maintenance, and zOS MF configuration.
Must have experience in zOS performance monitoring, reporting, and incident management.

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