z/OS System Admin

Trident Consulting is seeking a "z/OS System Admin" for one of our clients. A global leader in business and technology services.

Role : z/OS System Admin

Location : Poughkeepsie, NY(Onsite)

Pay Rate : $60/hr W2

Type: Contract(W2)

What are the top 3 skills required for this role?

1. z/OS install/upgrade/maintenance (Expertise in z/OS and ISV Upgrade)

2. RACF Administration

3. Storage Administration

4. TCPIP/VTAM

5. HCD/IODF

Job Description/ Responsibilities

• Oversees the installation, upgrade, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of the Z/OS operating system.

• Maintains knowledge of all Z/OS utilities and tools (HCD, SMP/E, RACF, TCP/IP, SMTP, FTP, DFDSS, DSF, SMS, Infoprint, TLS, VTAM)

• Maintains knowledge of SERVER pack installs and upgrades.

• Maintains knowledge of TSO/JCL and all ISPF functionalities

• Assists Mainframe programmers when needed (log on issues, dataset issues, Job abends)

• Provides elevated Mainframe access to new Programmers, Contractors & Computer Operators for TSO, RACF & Zeke

• Maintains knowledge of Hardware configuration via (HMC, DS8910, and Luminex VTL tape subsystems)

• Maintains knowledge of OEM products including (OPS/MVS (alerts), Zeke job scheduler, Zara tape management

• Holds a high degree of ability to resolve hardware/software issues to maintain 24x7 operation.

• Strong capability to identify system or process deficiencies and recommend solutions.

• Ensures the latest release of applications are implemented in a timely manner with minimal or no disruption to IT operations.

• Maintains and provides continuous improvement of the processes, standards, policies, working methods, and tools.

• Ensures appropriate tools and processes are in place to have a development/production environment that is reliable and reproducible

• Ensures tool configuration consistency across development, stage, testing, sandbox, and production environments.

• Estimates work effort requirements efficiently and appropriately Participates in ongoing production support and end user support.

• Provides user training and documentation, updating existing and created new documents, both technical and end-user

• Reviews and make necessary changes to the Information Systems Division Disaster Recovery Support Manual annually.

• On Call 24 x 7 rotation with the other Mainframe Analysts to provide 24 x 7 coverage

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and customer service skills to facilitate collaborative task/project delivery.

• Collaborates with all stakeholders within the project and program team to ensure delivery of quality technical solutions.

Years of Experience: 10.00 Years of Experience

About Trident Consulting

Trident Consuling is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.

We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale