Job Title: Senior z/OS Operating System Engineer (z/OS, RACF)
Experience: 10+ years
Location: Noida (Preferred), Other locations (Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune
Work Mode: On-Site
Full time
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced z/OS Operating System Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, deploying, maintaining, and optimizing the z/OS platform including subsystems, coupling facility structures and infrastructure software. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical leadership, and drive initiatives to enhance the performance, reliability, and security of our mainframe platform.
Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and maintain mainframe operating environments, including z/OS, JES2, and z/VM to meet business needs and performance objectives.
- Implement and maintain mainframe security measures, including RACF (Resource Access Control Facility), access controls, encryption, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Lead mainframe operating system projects and initiatives, such as upgrades, maintenance, system enhancements and operational support from conception to implementation.
- Collaborate closely with solutions development, infrastructure, architecture, and managed services teams to understand system requirements and provide effective solutions.
- Optimize mainframe operating system performance, capacity, and resource utilization through proactive monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex mainframe operating system issues, collaborating with internal teams, managed services providers, and vendors to ensure timely resolution.
- Develop and maintain documentation, including system configurations, procedures, and best practices, to facilitate knowledge sharing and compliance with organizational standards.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the IT organization.
- Stay up to date with new technologies, trends, and best practices in mainframe systems, and proactively recommend and implement relevant updates and improvements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related experience.
- Extensive experience (10+ years) in designing, implementing, and maintaining the mainframe computing platform including Parallel Sysplex, z/OS, JES2, and z/VM.
- Strong knowledge of mainframe security concepts and tools, including RACF (Resource Access Control Facility) and access controls.
- Demonstrated ability to design, build, and support Parallel Sysplex application enablement.
- Experience providing technical leadership for managed service providers and offshore support teams.
- Proficiency in mainframe performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization using tools like SMF, RMF, BMC AMI OPS, and IBM Intellimagic Vision.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex issues.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven leadership abilities, including experience leading technical projects and mentoring junior team members.
Additional Requirements:
- Certifications in relevant technologies are a plus.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Willingness to stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Availability for occasional off-hours support as needed.
