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Z/OS System Admin
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City of Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, 12601, USA
Listed on 2026-07-18
Listing for:
TechDigital Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-18
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
What are the top 3 skills required for this role?
- 1. z/OS install/upgrade/maintenance (Expertise in z/OS and ISV Upgrade)
- 2. RACF Administration
- 3. Storage Administration
- 4. TCPIP/VTAM
- 5. HCD/IODF
- Oversees the installation, upgrade, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of the Z/OS operating system.
- Maintains knowledge of all Z/OS utilities and tools (HCD, SMP/E, RACF, TCP/IP, SMTP, FTP, DFDSS, DSF, SMS, Infoprint, TLS, VTAM)
- Maintains knowledge of SERVER pack installs and upgrades.
- Maintains knowledge of TSO/JCL and all ISPF functionalities
- Assists Mainframe programmers when needed (log on issues, dataset issues, Job abends)
- Provides elevated Mainframe access to new Programmers, Contractors & Computer Operators for TSO, RACF & Zeke
- Maintains knowledge of Hardware configuration via (HMC, DS8910, and Luminex VTL tape subsystems)
- Maintains knowledge of OEM products including (OPS/MVS (alerts), Zeke job scheduler, Zara tape management
- Holds a high degree of ability to resolve hardware/software issues to maintain 24x7 operation.
- Strong capability to identify system or process deficiencies and recommend solutions.
- Ensures the latest release of applications is implemented in a timely manner with minimal or no disruption to IT operations.
- Maintains and provides continuous improvement of the processes, standards, policies, working methods, and tools.
- Ensures appropriate tools and processes are in place to have a development/production environment that is reliable and reproducible
- Ensures tool configuration consistency across development, stage, testing, sandbox, and production environments.
- Estimates work effort requirements efficiently and appropriately. Participates in ongoing production support and end-user support.
- Provides user training and documentation, updating existing and creating new documents, both technical and end-user
- Reviews and makes necessary changes to the Information Systems Division Disaster Recovery Support Manual annually.
- On Call 24 x 7 rotation with the other Mainframe Analysts to provide 24 x 7 coverage
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal and customer service skills to facilitate collaborative task/project delivery.
- Collaborates with all stakeholders within the project and program team to ensure delivery of quality technical solutions.
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