Job Description Mainframe Systems Administrator Contract: Long term project Locations: Sydney & Melbourne Required: Must be an Australian Citizen About the role: Our client is looking for M ainframe Support SME's with rich technical experience on mainframe, in particular niche mainframe systems administration skills in a z15 z/OS environment. Key Responsibilities: Expected to have expertise in software maintenance (patching/upgrading software) in a mainframe environment, SMP/E skills (mainframe software management). 24X7 support, shift work and after-hours support required Operational and technical support to Application support and management. Master console operation support. Problem ticket in-depth analysis, trouble-shooting, problem resolution Operational monitoring, alerting and tuning Proactively providing innovative solutions in accordance with modern technologies Build and maintain relationships with and advise various levels of stakeholders. The Successful Candidate Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience: Supporting mainframe environments Technical expertise in mainframe environment software migration and maintenance processes Good automation experience using SAS, REXX Good Skills in: Operating System – z/OS DB/Language - Adabas/Natural Transaction processor – TSO, NIM Monitoring, Alerting, Printing & Operational Support – XYMON, MXG, VPS/NIMSPL Middleware – MQ, Datastream, RPC, Corba Scheduler/Batch processor – CA-11/Jobtrac Job Language - JCL Security – RACF, Natural security Source Code Management – N20 Storage/Backup Management – Hitachi VPS5100, CA-1 (Tape Management) Candidates must be an Australian Citizen and either hold, or be eligible to obtain a baseline security clearance. How to Apply Please upload your resume to apply. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please note that you will be required to complete selection criteria to complete your application for this role. For more information, contact the Whizdom Sydney team - George Wright - 0480 011 549 or georgew@whizdom.com.au Katrina Gabriel - 0489 923 756 or katrinag@whizdom.com.au Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include ID and work rights verification, security clearance validation, and other client-requested checks.