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Wipro

Mainframe zOS System Administrator

Pune, India
  • About Wipro

    Wipro is a well-led organization where innovation is our core strength. We have ranked as a "Top Employer" as part of the Top Employer Institute 2023 annual listings. We were assessed on several HR practices, Diversity and Inclusion, and Gender. This was achieved with solid business growth in the last ten quarters against high inflation and geopolitical turmoil.

    Project Overview

    One of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations and one of the industry's most valuable brand is providing a comprehensive range of financial services to million customers through its global businesses: Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, and Global Private Banking

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Wipro will partner with the world's largest banking and financial services organisation for the next 3 years working across 5 global business lines, winning hearts and minds in a dynamic paced environment. Your work will have a direct impact on digital transformation contributing to transition to net zero targets leveraging our Wipro colleagues to deliver value.

Join us at Wipro to open up a world of opportunity and grow your career.

Your benefits

As the zOS System Administrator, you will receive a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, training, and development in areas to help you improve and the opportunity to work with one of the biggest IT landscapes in the world.

Your responsibilities

The z/OS Programmer in the projects is expected to play a critical role in managing and optimizing Mainframe OS ensuring its reliability and efficiency.

Mandatory Skills

You need to have the below skills.
  • Installation and Customization :
    • System Installation : You'll be responsible for installing and configuring the z/OS operating system on mainframe hardware.
    • Customization : Tailoring system parameters, subsystems, and components to meet specific organizational requirements.
  • Maintenance and Upgrades :
    • Maintenance Patches : Applying maintenance fixes, service packs, and updates to keep the system secure and stable.
    • Version Upgrades : Planning and executing version upgrades of z/OS.
  • Performance Optimization :
    • Tuning : Monitoring system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and fine-tuning system parameters.
    • Capacity Planning : Estimating resource needs and ensuring optimal utilization.
  • Security and Compliance :
    • Security Hardening : Implementing security best practices, configuring access controls, and managing user privileges.
    • Compliance : Ensuring adherence to security policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Subsystem Management :
    • JES2 (Job Entry Subsystem) : Managing job scheduling, spooling, and print services.
    • CICS (Customer Information Control System) : Supporting transaction processing and online applications.
  • Problem Resolution :
    • Troubleshooting : Diagnosing and resolving system-related issues, including abends and performance anomalies.
    • Incident Management : Collaborating with application teams to address production problems.
  • Automation and Scripting :
    • Rexx and JCL : Writing automation scripts and job control language (JCL) for routine tasks.
    • Automated Operations : Implementing automated processes for system monitoring and maintenance.
  • 24/7 Support :
    • On-Call Rotation : Being available for system support and incident response.
    • Emergency Handling : Resolving critical issues promptly.
    Good to have skills.

    Ideally, you should be familiar with
  • Collaboration and Communication :
    • Cross-Functional Teams : Interacting with database administrators, network specialists, and application developers.
    • Documentation : Maintaining system documentation and knowledge base.
  • Continuous Learning :
    • Stay Current : Keeping up-to-date with z/OS advancements, tools, and best practices.
    • Certifications : Pursuing relevant certifications (e.g., IBM Certified System Programmer).

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    Mainframe zOS System Admin

    Client-provided location(s): Pune, Maharashtra, India
    Job ID: Wipro-3060419
    Employment Type: Full Time