Information Systems Advisor 2 - z/OS Administration
About the job
- Knowledge equivalent to completion of two years of college, with coursework in computer science, and 4.5 years of technical systems, programming, or IT project management experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Extensive knowledge of systems design and implementation, including how programs are written, compiled, and tested, computer operating methods, and data transcription, with awareness of the wider business context.
- Extensive knowledge of computer data-capture devices and methods for receiving and transmitting data from remote locations.
- Extensive knowledge of computer system documentation principles and techniques.
- Extensive knowledge of the advantages and limitations of computer communication and information retrieval systems as management information tools.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing, evaluating, and solving procedural, organizational, administrative, or technical problems.
- Ability to use appropriate methods, tools, applications, and processes in an organized and rational manner.
- Awareness of and adherence to organizational security, privacy, and ethics standards.
- Ability to follow oral or written instructions and perform established routine operations independently.
- Ability to organize facts and findings, analyze data logically, and present results clearly in oral, written, or graphic form.
- Willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license when required by the position.
- Ability to lift, carry, and push or pull 0–50 pounds.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the Office will not complete certification or sponsorship requests.
- Maintain, modernize, and optimize z/OS operating systems and core subsystems, including TWS, DB2, CICS, and MQ, to ensure stability, reliability, and alignment with enterprise standards and modernization strategy.
- Support IBM mainframe hardware infrastructure, including processors, storage subsystems, and peripheral components; monitor performance and capacity; and coordinate maintenance, firmware updates, and hardware lifecycle activities.
- Implement and maintain vendor software interfacing with system programs and hardware; provide 24x7 on-call support for critical system issues, perform diagnostic analysis, and coordinate resolution to maintain system availability.
- Manage IBM SAN storage and replication environments and IBM VTL systems, including allocation, placement, capacity planning, catalog integrity, backup strategies, and recovery processes.
- Administer and support z/OS networking components, including TCP/IP configuration, network routing, encryption, z/OS Connect, and other networking technologies; perform security-focused network tuning and troubleshooting.
- Monitor and maintain the ILSOS disaster recovery environment using IBM Flexible Capacity and failover functions to support resilience, continuity, and rapid recovery of mainframe operations.
- Assist in maintaining mainframe security controls using RACF and related technologies, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity, audit, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure junior staff produce comprehensive documentation for system configurations, operational standards, maintenance procedures, and technical troubleshooting guides.
- Guide staff in configuring and maintaining z/VM environments to support virtualized Linux workloads and interoperability with z/OS.
- Monitor and tune system performance using Omegamon, RMF, and WLM; analyze trends, identify bottlenecks, and adjust system parameters to improve throughput and efficiency.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Illinois residency is preferred in the hiring and selection process.
About the company
The Illinois Secretary of State is a constitutional office that keeps official state records and the state seal, and it runs about 20 departments with roughly 4,000 employees. It maintains Capitol Complex buildings, oversees the state library network, preserves historic documents, and provides services like driver licensing, vehicle registration, and license plates. It differs from others by combining recordkeeping, branding (the state seal), licensing, libraries, archives, and public safety education in one statewide office. Its goal is to serve residents by keeping important records, issuing IDs and vehicle documents, supporting libraries and archives, and offering safety education and public services.
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1,001-5,000
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Stamford, Connecticut
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What believers are saying
- Des Plaines and Aledo openings show demand for faster, localized service delivery.
- IRIS gives every Illinois resident free research databases, strengthening public value and political support.
- Online appointments and expanded digital services reduce counter congestion and improve throughput.
What critics are saying
- May 2026 Auditor General findings included a material weakness and seven repeated deficiencies.
- FMCSA's February 2026 preliminary determination flagged 29 credentialing records lacking required verification evidence.
- Giannoulias's 2026 Chicago mayor bid distracts leadership and elevates reputational risk before reelection.
What makes Illinois Secretary of State unique
- Alexi Giannoulias pushed appointment-only, cross-trained DMVs like Des Plaines in April 2026.
- Illinois Secretary of State expanded resident access with IRIS and 50 EBSCO databases in June 2026.
- The office combines licensing, vehicle services, libraries, and records under one statewide brand.
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