System Administrator
First seen by Alion on Aug 31, 2026.
IBM Z Console Operations:
- Monitor system messages, alerts, logs, and console activities to ensure continuous service availability and platform stability.
Batch Processing & Workload Management:
- Submit, schedule, monitor, and manage batch workloads using JCL and scheduling tools such as TWS.
Job Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
- Monitor job execution, investigate failures, restart/release jobs, and ensure dependencies and priorities are met.
CICS & DB2 Support:
- Respond to CICS and DB2 alerts, perform first-level analysis, execute documented procedures, and escalate issues when required.
24 x 7 Shift Operations:
- Work in rotating shifts, manage incidents efficiently, and support high system availability.
IPL & System Support:
- Support IPL activities, role swaps, controlled component restarts, and other operational recovery activities.
Disaster Recovery (DR) Support:
- Participate in DR drills, execute runbook activities, perform validations, and capture required evidence and documentation.
Operational Controls & Compliance:
- Adhere to established operational procedures, controls, and service management standards.
Housekeeping & Resiliency Activities:
- Perform routine housekeeping tasks and support platform resiliency through disciplined operational execution.
Stakeholder Coordination:
- Collaborate with Service Centre and support teams for incident escalation, resolution, reporting, and operational communications.
Process Improvement & Automation:
- Participate in retrospectives and contribute to process improvement initiatives, including automation to reduce BAU effort.
Shift Handover Management:
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure effective shift handovers for seamless operational continuity.
Mandatory Skills:
- IBM Z mainframe console operations
Desired Skills:
- Support IPL activities, role swaps, and controlled component restarts.
- Monitor job execution, troubleshoot failures, restart/release jobs, and ensure dependencies and priorities are met.
- IBM Z console operations: monitor system messages, alerts, and logs; respond appropriately to maintain service availability.
Skills
Z Mainframe Servers, Mainframe, System Administration, IT Operations, CICS, DB2, Technical Support