20 years experience required
Required Skills & Abilities :
- 20+ years of experience with mainframe software management specific to VTAM & TCPIP sub-system and associated software products.
- Experience supporting / leading / training of software management use with little or no direction. This would include all aspects such as logical / physical design, defining, implementing, monitoring, reporting and utilities.
- Actively mentor and guide staff in development of mainframe implementation, testing, and maintaining of VTAM & TCPIP software and related system software skills.
- Monitor VTAM & TCPIP and its components to make recommendations to better utilize resources for optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
- Ability to install and customize IBM and third party software using SMP / E & IEBCOPY
- Ability to perform multiple activities simultaneously with minimal supervision.
- Possible travel and variable hours may be required.
- Ability to write / read / debug programs in a batch and online environment.
- Ability to write software exit program(s) and use software utilities as required.
- 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
30+ days ago