Job Description
Required Skills & Abilities: 20+ years of experience with mainframe software management specific to VTAM & TCPIPsub-system and associated software productsbull; Experience supporting/leading/training of software management use with little or nodirection. This would include all aspects such as logical/physical design, defining,implementing, monitoring, reporting and utilitiesbull; Actively mentor and guide staff in development of mainframe implementation, testing, andmaintaining of VTAM & TCPIP software and related system software skillsbull; Monitor VTAM & TCPIP and its components to make recommendations to better utilizeresources for optimal performance and cost-effectivenessbull; Ability to install and customize IBM and third party software using SMP/E & IEBCOPY Ability to perform multiple activities simultaneously with minimal supervisionbull; Possible travel and variable hours may be requiredbull; Ability to write/read/debug programs in a batch and online environmentbull; Ability to write software exit program(s) and use software utilities as requiredbull; Solid knowledge of mainframe JCL and utilitiesbull; Expert knowledge with Disaster Recovery Best Practices Expert knowledge of OSA Adapters, IP, VTAM & SSL/TLS Tracesbull; Expert knowledge of FTPS, SFTP, AT/TLS, VVP, JQP, MFT & EntireXbull; Expert knowledge of CL Super Session, TN3270 & Enterprise Extenderbull; 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 CLISTsbull; Experience and understanding of z/OS UNIX environmentbull; Strong analytical skillsbull; Excellent oral and written communication skillsbull; Excellent problem-solving skillsbull; Ability to think strategically and act tacticallybull; 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