Installation and Maintenance Proficiency: Strong expertise in mainframe product installation, configuration, and maintenance, often including Independent Software Vendor (ISV) installations and upgrades.
SMP/E Proficiency: Experience with SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) for installing and maintaining software.
Z/OS Expertise: In-depth knowledge of z/OS operating systems, including configuration, maintenance, and tuning.
Z/OS Subsystems: Understanding of other z/OS subsystems such as DB2, MQ, JES2, z/OS connect, IMS and TCP/IP.
Performance Tuning and Monitoring: Experience with performance tuning and the use of monitoring tools (e.g., RMF, Intellimagic, BMC Mainview).
Familiarity with Assembler, and PL/I is also beneficial.
Security: Experience with security, often using RACF or equivalent tools.
Automation and Scheduling: Familiarity with automation tools, job scheduling, and monitoring tools.
Disaster Recovery: Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing.
Mainframe Hardware: Understanding of mainframe hardware and architecture to optimize system performance.
US military experience gained through military service or gained as a military spouse / domestic partner.