Senior Platform System Admin
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Description and Requirements
"At BMC trust is not just a word - it's a way of life!"
- System Installation & Maintenance: Install, upgrade, and maintain mainframe subsystems and related software.
- Performance Optimization: Monitor and fine-tune subsystem performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
- Problem Diagnosis & Resolution: Analyze system logs, dump analysis, and performance reports to troubleshoot and resolve subsystem issues.
- Security & Compliance: Implement security policies, RACF/ACF2/Top Secret configurations, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts using Rexx, JCL, CLIST, or Python to enhance system efficiency.
- Disaster Recovery & Backup: Participate in business continuity planning, backup solutions, and recovery testing.
- Collaboration & Support: Work closely with application developers, DBAs, and operations teams to ensure smooth integration of mainframe subsystems.
- Capacity Planning: Monitor resource utilization for CICS, DB2, IMS, and MQ, planning for future expansion or upgrades.
- Software & Patch Management: Apply system patches, fixes (PTFs), and work with IBM or vendors for support when needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7-10+ years of experience in mainframe system programming with expertise in two or more subsystems (CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, and ADABAS).
- Proficiency in IBM mainframe technologies, SMP/E, JES2/JES3, TSO/ISPF, VTAM, TCP/IP.
- Proficiency in subsystem administration (CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ), with strong CICS installation and configuration skills.
- Hands-on knowledge of IBM utilities, RMF, SMF or other monitoring tools.
- Proficiency in scripting (JCL, Rexx, Python).
- Security configuration experience with RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret.
- Problem-Solving Ability: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in diagnosing mainframe subsystem issues.
- Communication: Ability to document processes, prepare reports, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical teams
Our commitment to you!
BMC’s culture is built around its people. We have 6000+ brilliant minds working together across the globe. You won’t be known just by your employee number, but for your true authentic self. BMC lets you be YOU!
If after reading the above, You’re unsure if you meet the qualifications of this role but are deeply excited about BMC and this team, we still encourage you to apply! We want to attract talents from diverse backgrounds and experience to ensure we face the world together with the best ideas!
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