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Job Description

The required Principal Systems Software Engineer’s would be responsible for the installation,

maintenance, and performance tuning of IBM System Z environments. Proven ability to deliver

high system availability and robust security by managing critical software, performing complex

problem resolution, and implementing effective disaster recovery strategies. Skilled in

modernizing mainframe operations through automation and integrating with open-source tools.

They are to oversee the activities for the mainframe integration staff, and execution of all IBM

and related 3rd party products executing on System Z. The candidate needs to apply

communications and analytical skills and knowledge of best practices in addition to navigate

customer’s on problems related to the systems usage and implementation. This role is fully remote but must work EST hours. This role will pay between $80-90/hr.

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Skills and Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of experience on z/OS, zLinux and z/VM managing the end-to-end lifecycle

for z/OS and Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products, including installation, upgrades, and

maintenance using SMP/E, for a multi-LPAR Sysplex environment ;

Minimum BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent skill set

• SMPE - Configure SMPE, Order Software, Install Software

• zOSMF - Install software release upgrades using dialogs, Build software maintenance workflows

• IBM Support/ShopZ – Order software, Create IBM problem ticket, Research IBM software issues

• DASD - Install new disk systems, configure, manage, perform storage management tasks;

Full knowledge of NFS in IBM z/OS, Power systems, all Linux variants

• A good understanding of Linux and AIX systems administration

• Security - RACF - Maintain existing software security;

Detailed knowledge of SSL/TLS, IBM Policy Agent and IBM GSK

• SYSPLEX - Configure Coupling Facility policies

• HMC - Configure and maintain security, server, Ops (IPL Profiles) and hardware definitions via

Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD), coordinating with teams to support upgrades and

installations of new IBM Z hardware. HCD – Configure server/device GENs

• Networks - Extensive knowledge of IBM z/Systems networks and Cisco network switches;

Setup, configure and maintain SAN equipment, IBM and Broadcom/Brocade

• A good understanding of the IBM Z sub-system CICS

• Debug Tools – Provided expert-level problem determination and resolution for system and

application issues, utilizing diagnostic tools such as IPCS, SLIP, EREP, and GTF to perform root

cause analysis. IPCS – Analyze svc dump diagnostic data

• Programming - Basic Assembler - Analyze svc dumps, logrec diagnostic data;

Rexx - Develop, maintain system exits, utilities ● Extensive experience in operating and customizing IBM zPDT environments

• Experience with installing and configuring IBM Power equipment and systems

• Manage IBM mainframe hardware, replacements

• Deep knowledge of IBM storage devices for IBM Mainframe and open systems