Mainframe z/OS & IBM CMOD Administrator

The Judge Group
The Judge Group

Remote

Posted on Jul 9, 2026

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.
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