Mainframe z/OS & IBM CMOD Administrator
Remote
Job Title: Senior Mainframe CMOD & z/OS Administrator
Experience Required: 14+ Years
Location: Remote
Duration: 3 months, Contract
Job Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe CMOD & z/OS Administrator with strong expertise in IBM Content Manager OnDemand (CMOD), z/OS System Programming, and JES3 Administration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for administering and supporting enterprise content archival solutions, managing z/OS infrastructure, ensuring system stability, and providing operational support for critical mainframe environments.
Key Responsibilities
IBM Content Manager OnDemand (CMOD) Administration
- Administer and maintain IBM Content Manager OnDemand (CMOD) environments.
- Manage applications, application groups, folders, security, and user access.
- Configure and maintain metadata, indexing structures, and report definitions.
- Support document ingestion workflows and report loading processes for AFP, PDF, and line-data reports.
- Ensure efficient archival, retrieval, retention, and lifecycle management of enterprise documents.
- Collaborate with application teams to define indexing, search, and retrieval requirements.
- Support and maintain CMOD integrations with ODWEK and IBM Content Navigator.
- Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning and execution.
z/OS System Programming & Administration
- Administer and support IBM z/OS operating systems in enterprise environments.
- Perform z/OS installations, upgrades, maintenance, and patch management.
- Build and manage Mainframe LPARs and support operating system migrations.
- Maintain system parameters, PARMLIB members, and related system configurations.
- Monitor system performance and implement optimization recommendations.
- Ensure system availability, reliability, and compliance with organizational standards.
JES3 Operations & Incident Management
- Administer and manage the JES3 subsystem and batch processing environment.
- Monitor and resolve production incidents, service disruptions, and performance issues.
- Participate in incident, problem, and change management processes.
- Troubleshoot z/OS-related operational issues and provide root cause analysis.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely issue resolution and service restoration.
Required Skills
Primary Skills
- IBM Content Manager OnDemand (CMOD)
- z/OS System Programming / Administration
- JES3 Administration and Operations
- Mainframe Incident, Problem, and Change Management
Technical Expertise
- IBM System z Architecture
- CMOD Metadata and Indexing Structures
- Report Ingestion and Archive Management
- AFP, PDF, and Line Data Processing
- LPAR Configuration and Management
- z/OS Performance Monitoring and Tuning
- Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Recovery Planning
- IBM Content Navigator and ODWEK Integration
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience working in large-scale enterprise mainframe environments.