Mainframe System Engineer

Company : Zensar Technologies

Job Description - Mainframe System Engineer

Description
We are looking for a skilled Mainframe System Engineer to join our team and support an exciting migration initiative. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in modernizing our mainframe infrastructure, working closely with various teams to ensure a successful and seamless transition. This role offers an opportunity to work on a large-scale project, utilizing your expertise in mainframe technologies and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the existing z/OS infrastructure and operational environment.
Inventory and analyze CPCs, LPARs, Sysplex, storage, network, and middleware components, identifying migration risks and dependencies.
Support the definition of migration strategy and workload classification, participating in target-state infrastructure design.
Assist in defining HA/DR, backup, and recovery requirements, and develop migration runbooks and cutover plans.
Coordinate the migration of z/OS, CICS, VSAM, MQ, Connect:Direct, FTP/SFTP, VTAM/TCPIP, and scheduling tools, ensuring system configurations are validated.
Develop operational support documentation, including SOPs and monitoring procedures, and conduct knowledge transfer sessions.
Support Hypercare and post-production stabilization, ensuring a smooth transition of migrated services to AMS/Operations teams.
Collaborate with infrastructure architects, application teams, middleware specialists, cloud engineers, and business stakeholders throughout the migration process.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in mainframe technologies and cloud platforms, especially AWS, to ensure optimal migration strategies.

Qualifications

8-12 years of experience in Mainframe Infrastructure Engineering, with a minimum of 3 years supporting Mainframe Migration or Modernization programs.
Strong expertise in IBM z/OS, JES2/JES3, Sysplex, SDSF, TSO/ISPF, RACF, DFSMS, DFHSM, Tape Management, DASD Administration, GDG Management, TCP/IP, VTAM, Enterprise Extender, FTP/SFTP, SSL/TLS, IBM MQ, CICS, Connect:Direct, and WebSphere Application Server.
Experience with SMF, RMF, OMEGAMON, CA SYSVIEW, System Automation, NetView, REXX, JCL, CLIST, Python, and ZOAU is preferred.
Familiarity with AWS, DevOps Tools, Terraform, and Ansible is an advantage, especially for Mainframe to AWS migration projects and AWS Blu Age modernization programs.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a methodical approach to assessing and resolving complex infrastructure issues.
Experience in managing high-availability production environments, ensuring minimal downtime during migration processes.
A proactive and self-motivated attitude, with a passion for staying updated with the latest advancements in mainframe and cloud technologies.
A proven track record of successful mainframe migration or modernization projects, demonstrating effective planning, execution, and transition strategies.
A willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies, ensuring a smooth and efficient migration process.

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