z/OS Systems Administrator
$7.8k - $11.8k
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's, Associate's
Salem, OR, USA
HybridHybrid schedule: work in the office 1–2 days per week.
IT OperationsSystem Administration
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- Seven years of information systems experience in a shared services mainframe environment using z/OS systems and related software; or an Associate's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field, or completion of a two-year accredited vocational training program in information technology or a closely related field, and five years of relevant experience.
- A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field and three years of relevant information systems experience; or a Master's degree in those fields and one year of relevant information systems experience.
- Advanced experience in z/OS systems programming.
- Skill in configuring and supporting an HDS DASD environment, including HUR and ShadowImage replication, IBM Virtual Tape, HCF IODF creation and maintenance, and work in a multiple-LPAR Sysplexed environment.
- Skill in SMS/DMS, including coding and maintaining ACS routines, maintaining Storage Groups and other SMS constructs, and using DMS parameters and commands.
- Thorough knowledge of the z/OS operating system and related system components.
- Experience in a shared services mainframe environment.
- Advanced knowledge of CICS, DB2, IMS, TCP/IP, SMPE, HCD (IOCP and MVSCP gens), JES2, SDSF, SMS, operating system utilities, dumps, and traces.
- Project management skills and experience.
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers, other agencies, and the public.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; applicants requiring visa sponsorship are not considered.
- A valid driver's license issued by the state of residence, or an acceptable alternate mode of transportation, is required.
- Finalists must undergo a computerized criminal history check; adverse background data may result in disqualification.
- The employee must obtain and maintain CJIS clearance.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical and architectural support and systems programming for enterprise IBM z/OS operating systems and associated subsystems on a statewide level.
- Lead the design, installation, and optimization of complex IBM mainframe environments.
- Troubleshoot critical service interruptions and manage hardware capacity and vendor selections to support state agency operations.
- Perform needs assessments and architectural planning, create scalable business processes, and resolve technical conflicts across multi-agency infrastructures.
- Evaluate related software, determine compatibility, perform cost-benefit analyses, and recommend changes.
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated skill in configuring and supporting an HDS DASD environment, including HUR and ShadowImage replication, IBM Virtual Tape, HCF IODF creation and maintenance, and work in a multiple-LPAR Sysplexed environment.
- Demonstrated skill in SMS/DMS, including coding and maintaining ACS routines, maintaining Storage Groups and other SMS constructs, and using DMS parameters and commands.
- Thorough knowledge of the z/OS operating system and related system components.
- Experience in a shared services mainframe environment.
- Advanced knowledge of CICS, DB2, IMS, TCP/IP, SMPE, HCD (IOCP and MVSCP gens), JES2, SDSF, SMS, operating system utilities, dumps, and traces.
- Demonstrated project management skills and experience.
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers, other agencies, and the public.
About the company
Oregon DEQ is a state regulatory agency that protects and improves Oregon’s air, land, and water quality. It achieves this by issuing permits, conducting inspections, monitoring pollution, and enforcing environmental laws. The agency operates under Oregon statutes and uses data, reports, and outreach to inform the public and help communities comply with regulations. It stands apart from private firms because its authority comes from state government, focusing on statewide environmental protection and public accountability, including explicit commitments to equal opportunity employment and workplace diversity. Its goal is to restore, maintain, and enhance the quality of air, land, and water for residents and ecosystems in Oregon.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
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Headquarters
Salem, Oregon
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Hybrid Work Options