IBM OS Systems Administrator - Hybrid

Location: BGC or Mandaluyong

Work Setup: Hybrid, 3 Days WFH and 2 Days Onsite

Compensation Flexibility: Open to negotiation for highly qualified candidates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in IBM z/OS Systems Administration, providing technical leadership and coordinating team activities to achieve project objectives.

• Manage and support IBM z/OS mainframe environments, ensuring system stability, availability, security, and operational efficiency.

• Make technical decisions at the team level and contribute to key decisions involving multiple teams.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mainframe operating system issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.

• Monitor system performance, perform performance tuning, and conduct capacity planning to support current and future operational requirements.

• Implement automation tools and scripting solutions to streamline system administration tasks and improve operational efficiency.

• Manage system security configurations and ensure compliance with applicable security policies, standards, and procedures.

• Facilitate communication and coordination across technical teams to ensure project milestones and operational objectives are achieved.

• Mentor and support team members through knowledge sharing, technical guidance, and professional development.

• Identify potential technical and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain system reliability, security, and project timelines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in IBM z/OS Systems Administration.

• Strong knowledge of IBM z/OS, mainframe operating systems, and system management practices.

• Experience in system performance monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning.

• Familiarity with automation tools and scripting for mainframe system administration.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues.

• Proficiency in managing system security and maintaining compliance with relevant standards and organizational policies.

• Ability to work collaboratively across technical teams, contribute to technical decisions, and provide subject matter expertise.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience improving mainframe operational efficiency through automation and process optimization.

• Experience supporting complex enterprise mainframe environments and coordinating technical activities across multiple teams.

• Experience mentoring technical personnel and documenting system administration procedures and solutions.

• Familiarity with risk management and operational controls in enterprise mainframe environments.

REQUIRED SKILLS & TECHNOLOGIES

• Mainframe Operating Systems: IBM z/OS.

• System Administration: Mainframe configuration, system management, operational support, and system availability.

• Performance & Capacity Management: Performance monitoring, system tuning, resource utilization, and capacity planning.

• Automation & Scripting: Administrative automation, scripting, and operational task optimization.

• Troubleshooting: Root cause analysis, incident resolution, and complex system problem-solving.

• Security & Compliance: Mainframe security administration, access controls, security policies, and compliance standards.

• Technical Leadership: SME responsibilities, technical decision-making, team coordination, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.

• Core Competencies: Analytical thinking, risk mitigation, communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement.