What are the responsibilities and job description for the z/OS Systems Administrator position at Servsys Corporation?
Position : z/OS Systems Administrator
Location : Remote
Duration : 12 months
Our client, a large systems integrator, is looking to hire an experienced z/OS Systems Administrator for a 12-month remote contract. The consultant will be supporting the customer’s hardware using Hardware Configuration definition (HCD). The consultant will need to possess strong expertise in HCD, Input/Output Configuration Data Set (IOCDS) management, and Parallel Sysplex (SYSPLEX) environments. This role will support and maintain enterprise IBM mainframe infrastructure in a complex, high-availability production environment.
The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge of IBM Z hardware configuration, I/O subsystem design, and SYSPLEX architecture (XCF, CFRM, GRS, WLM, JES2/JES3, etc.) along with strong troubleshooting and implementation experience. The consultant will administer, maintain, and support IBM z/OS systems in a production SYSPLEX environment. The administrator will design, implement, and maintain HCD definitions and IOCDS configurations. The consultant will also perform hardware configuration updates, including processor, channel, control unit, and device definitions.
Required Skills
Hands-on experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer / Administrator
Strong expertise in:
HCD (Hardware Configuration Definition)
IOCDS creation and management
I/O configuration planning and validation
Deep knowledge of IBM Z hardware architecture
Proven experience supporting Parallel Sysplex environments
Experience with multi-LPAR configurations
Strong troubleshooting skills related to I/O paths, channel subsystems, and device definitions
Experience performing system IPLs and hardware migrations
Familiarity with SMP/E, JES2/JES3, WLM, GRS, XCF, and related subsystems
Excellent documentation and communication skills