Senior System Administrator

1 day ago


Kuwait City, Al Asimah Jobworld Management Consultancy LLC Full time

Hiring Senor IBM z/OS Senior System Administrator - Kuwait - Permanent job

Job location: Kuwait City, Kuwait

Job type: Permanent job

Job Responsibilities:

We are looking for a highly skilled IBM z/OS Senior System Administrator

Key Responsibilities:
  1. z/OS System Administration: Install, configure, and maintain IBM z/OS and associated components, such as JES2/JES3, SMP/E, and other critical system software.
  2. User and Resource Management: Manage system resources, including CPU, memory, disk, and other mainframe components, to ensure efficient operation.
  3. Mainframe Security: Ensure the security of the z/OS environment by implementing best practices for access control, monitoring, and auditing.
  4. Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Recovery: Develop and implement backup strategies for z/OS and related data, ensuring full recovery capabilities in case of disaster.
  5. Performance Monitoring and Tuning: Use system performance tools (e.g., RMF, SMF, z/OS performance monitor) to monitor system health, utilization, and capacity.
  6. Problem Management and Troubleshooting: Provide advanced technical troubleshooting and problem resolution for complex z/OS and mainframe-related issues.
  7. Automation and Scripting: Develop and implement automation scripts (using REXX, CLIST, or other relevant scripting languages) to streamline system administration tasks and improve efficiency.
  8. Collaboration and Documentation: Collaborate with application teams, other IT staff, and management to ensure the z/OS system supports business operations effectively.
  9. Disaster Recovery Planning: Develop, implement, and test disaster recovery plans specific to z/OS systems.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  1. Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience as a z/OS System Administrator or similar role, with at least 3+ years of experience in a senior or lead capacity.
  2. Extensive experience with IBM z/OS system software and related components (e.g., JES2/JES3, TSO, SMP/E, etc.).
  3. Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of z/OS system architecture, utilities, and components.
  4. Experience with z/OS security management (e.g., RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret).
  5. Experience with IBM mainframe hardware and associated peripherals.
  6. Strong understanding of mainframe storage management (e.g., DASD, tape, zFS, etc.).
  7. Experience with mainframe networking concepts, including TCP/IP, VTAM, and SNA.
  8. Hands-on experience with mainframe performance management tools (e.g., RMF, SMF, and z/OS Performance Toolkit).
  9. Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in REXX, CLIST, or similar mainframe scripting languages.
  10. Ability to automate system administration tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
  11. Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with the ability to resolve complex system and application issues on z/OS.
  12. Security and Compliance: Familiarity with z/OS security practices, including access control, user authentication, and security policy enforcement.
  13. Backup and Recovery: Experience with backup and disaster recovery strategies for z/OS environments.
  14. Knowledge of DFSMS, FlashCopy, and other backup tools and methods.
  15. Documentation: Strong documentation skills to maintain system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Desired Skills:

Experience with z/OS automation tools (e.g., Tivoli Workload Scheduler, Control-M, etc.).

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

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