Required Skills & Abilities:

• 20+ years of experience with mainframe software management specific to VTAM & TCPIP sub-system and associated software products.

• Experience supporting/leading/training of software management use with little or no direction. This would include all aspects such as logical/physical design, defining, implementing, monitoring, reporting and utilities.

• Actively mentor and guide staff in development of mainframe implementation, testing, and maintaining of VTAM & TCPIP software and related system software skills.

• Monitor VTAM & TCPIP and its components to make recommendations to better utilize resources for optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.

• Ability to install and customize IBM and third party software using SMP/E & IEBCOPY

• Ability to perform multiple activities simultaneously with minimal supervision.

• Possible travel and variable hours may be required.

• Ability to write/read/debug programs in a batch and online environment.

• Ability to write software exit program(s) and use software utilities as required.

• Solid knowledge of mainframe JCL and utilities.

• Expert knowledge with Disaster Recovery Best Practices

• Expert knowledge of OSA Adapters, IP, VTAM & SSL/TLS Traces.

• Expert knowledge of FTPS, SFTP, AT/TLS, VVP, JQP, MFT & EntireX.

• Expert knowledge of CL Super Session, TN3270 & Enterprise Extender.

• Experience using TSO, ISPF, SDSF, IPTRACE & NTSTAT

• Experience using RACF commands for managing digital certificates & keyrings

• Experience with IP Routing, IP subnet structures, VIPA and hyper-sockets

• Experience with DR DASD/VTS mirroring & associated networking requirements

• Experience writing in Assembler, REXX and CLISTs.

• Experience and understanding of z/OS UNIX environment.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Ability to think strategically and act tactically.

• Ability to work in a team environment, share ideas and take direction.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of z/OS, CICS & JES2

• Experience with DB2, DR & Contracts