- Company Name
- Access Computer Consulting Plc
- Job Title
- Mainframe zOS Consultant
- Job Description
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Job Title: Mainframe z/OS Consultant
Role Summary: Remote consultant serving as a z/OS Systems Programmer to lead hardware refreshes, product upgrades, and life‑cycle management. Responsible for system configuration, performance monitoring, backup & recovery, and automation using advanced tools (SMP/E, z/OSMF, Broadcom, IBM, BMC utilities).
Expectations:
- Flexible to work under IR35 umbrella arrangements.
- Deliver high‑quality, on‑time upgrades and maintenance across multiple environments.
- Maintain system uptime, performance, and security through proactive monitoring and automation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and execute z/OS hardware refreshes and SMP/E upgrade cycles.
- Configure and manage IPL procedures, JES2/JES3, Sysplex, SMF data collection, and parmlib customisations.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot Broadcom/IBM Workload Constructor, IBM z/OSMF, and BMC utilities.
- Implement performance monitoring, capacity planning, and tuning of mainframe resources.
- Design, develop, and debug system‑level routines: Assembler exits/control blocks, REXX scripts, and JCL for job submission, parameterization, and workflow control.
- Oversee connectivity, backup & recovery procedures, and system administration tasks.
Required Skills:
- Deep knowledge of z/OS architecture, IPL, JES2/3, Sysplex, SMF, and parmlib.
- Proficiency in SMP/E, z/OSMF, Broadcom, IBM, and BMC utilities.
- Expert in Assembler, REXX, and JCL; strong scripting and automation capabilities.
- Experience with mainframe performance tuning, backup & recovery, and network connectivity.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote setting.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- IBM Certified System Administrator – z/OS or equivalent z/OS lifecycle management certification preferred.
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