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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled Mainframe Analyst to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing and optimizing mainframe systems, ensuring their reliability, performance, and security. You will be responsible for analyzing system performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing solutions to enhance system efficiency. Your role will also involve collaborating with other IT professionals to integrate mainframe systems with other technologies and platforms. You should be well-versed in mainframe programming languages, operating systems, and database management. Additionally, you will be expected to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our mainframe systems remain cutting-edge. This position requires excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. If you are passionate about mainframe technology and looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
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- Analyze system performance and implement improvements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve mainframe system issues.
- Collaborate with IT teams to integrate mainframe systems with other technologies.
- Develop and maintain mainframe applications and programs.
- Ensure the security and integrity of mainframe systems.
- Perform regular system backups and recovery procedures.
- Document system configurations and procedures.
- Provide technical support and training to other IT staff.
- Stay updated with the latest mainframe technologies and industry trends.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
- Optimize mainframe resources to reduce costs.
- Implement and manage mainframe automation tools.
- Conduct performance tuning and capacity planning.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain system documentation.
- Assist in the development of mainframe-related policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with vendors for hardware and software support.
- Perform system upgrades and patches.
- Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in mainframe system management.
- Proficiency in mainframe programming languages such as COBOL, PL/I, and Assembler.
- Experience with mainframe operating systems like z/OS.
- Strong knowledge of mainframe database management systems such as DB2.
- Familiarity with mainframe networking and communication protocols.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience with mainframe performance tuning and capacity planning.
- Knowledge of mainframe security best practices.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Experience with mainframe automation tools.
- Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and testing.
- Strong documentation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Experience with system backups and recovery procedures.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements.
- Willingness to participate in on-call rotation.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with mainframe system management?
- What mainframe programming languages are you proficient in?
- How do you approach troubleshooting mainframe system issues?
- Can you provide an example of a performance improvement you implemented on a mainframe system?
- How do you ensure the security and integrity of mainframe systems?
- Describe a time when you had to work under pressure to resolve a mainframe issue.
- How do you stay updated with the latest mainframe technologies and industry trends?
- What experience do you have with mainframe database management systems?
- How do you handle system backups and recovery procedures?
- Can you discuss your experience with disaster recovery planning and testing?
- What steps do you take to optimize mainframe resources and reduce costs?
- How do you ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in mainframe management?
- Describe your experience with mainframe automation tools.
- How do you manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously?
- What is your approach to documenting system configurations and procedures?
- Can you provide an example of a successful mainframe system integration with other technologies?
- How do you provide technical support and training to other IT staff?
- What is your experience with mainframe performance tuning and capacity planning?
- How do you coordinate with vendors for hardware and software support?
- Are you willing to participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support?