Mainframe z/OS System Automation Administrator

Job Description

Introduction
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Your Role and Responsibilities
Currently we are looking for Mainframe z/OS System Automation Administrator . You will be working with Automation and will be responsible for the design, development, implementation and support of mainframe automation solutions in a large enterprise system environment (>50 LPARs, sysplexes) including installation, configuration and release or version change of Tivoli NetView and Tivoli System Automation for z/OS and related software products.
You will have the possibility to directly impact on the software evolution together with the customer and to analyze and optimize z/Os and the associated software.
This job ad is for IBM CIC in Katowice, but work can be done remotely from any place in Poland.
Responsibilities:

• Development of processes, routines and exits for Tivoli NetView and Tivoli System Automation for z/OS and related software products
• Collaboration with Business Units, Service Delivery Groups and IT Operations Center staff in relation to mainframe automation capabilities
• Active recommendation of improvements for automation configuration and procedures
• Problem determination followed by root cause analysis and
• documentation
• Implementation of changes to z/OS and installed SW followed by
• documentation
• Participation in analyzing, planning and implementation of upgrades to
• z/OS and installed SW
• New products installation, testing and customization working with incident and change management tools
• Understanding and implementation of customer specific requirements
• On-call support

Additional Benefits:

• Internal and external trainings and certifications
• Upskilling programs, wide possibilities of skills’ development
• Multisport card
• Private medical package (Medicover) and insurance package
• Fresh fruits in the office
• Cinema, ski, and mountain trips for IBMers
• Holiday camps for children
• Discounts for IBMers (for a wide range of services/products)
• Social Fund benefits

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience with mainframe automation technologies in a large scale environment; preferably with Tivoli NetView, Tivoli System Automation, CA Auto Operator, BMC Mainview and IBM z/OS automation tools.
• Very good knowledge of the following products:
• Tivoli Netview for z/OS
• Tivoli System Automation for z/OS
• GDPS
• ZIS
• TSO ISPF, REXX/NetView PIPEs, CLIST
• catalog management
• Proven knowledge of MVS structures and network interfaces
• Knowledge of SYS1.PARMLIB configuration and JES customization
• Familiarity with NVAS, CA AutoOperator
• Very good command of English

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Very good knowledge of SMP/E
• Very good knowledge of IPCS and EREP
• Very good knowledge of JCL, ISPF skels and macros,
• Experience with Compuware toolsets for managing DB2on.
• Experience in support and deployment with DB2 z/OS database
• Working knowledge of DB2 data sharing groups
• Familiarity with DFSMS, IPCS , EREP, RACF, WLM
• Familiarity with Office products e.g. WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT

About Business Unit
At Global Technology Services (GTS), we help our clients envision the future by offering end-to-end IT and technology support services, supported by an unmatched global delivery network. It's a unique blend of bold new ideas and client-first thinking. If you can restlessly reinvent yourself and solve problems in new ways, work on both technology and business projects, and ask, "What else is possible?" GTS is the place for you!
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