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The Mainframe Configuration Management Team is responsible for the designing, planning, and implementing of the physical and logical configurations of hardware, software and network components and the way these resources are interrelated.
Designing
Designing I/O configurations, by providing input, based on an agreed upon architectural plan
Developing and implementing Configuration Management standards
Maintaining configuration information
Planning
Determining the physical and logical specifications of the configurations
Building or preparing the actual configuration components to be implemented
Collaborating with appropriate hardware groups, vendors, support groups, etc.
Implementing
Implementing new I/O GENs
Managing ESCON/FICON Directors
Managing HMC Reset and Image Profiles
Managing OSA-ICC configurations
Provide technical support to Data Center Operations and Hardware Planners / Architects.
Provide technical justifications for hardware upgrades.
Work closely with hardware and software vendors regarding problem resolution and new products and services.
Provide management reports regarding the mainframe systems as necessary.
Provide 24 hour technical support for the customer mainframe systems.
Required Technical and Professional ExpertiseSpecific knowledge of the z/OS base operating system command knowledge used to monitor, maintain, control and perform problem determination procedures for mainframe configurations.
Specific knowledge of Z/OS related products such as HCD, ISPF, TSO, Parallel Sysplex, etc.
Working knowledge of all software/hardware components of the customer Z/OS systems such as the HMC, Coupling Facilities, FICON/ESCON, and CTC’s.
Demonstrate expertise in written and oral communication skills.
Ability to understand technical direction
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations
Preferred Technical and Professional ExpertiseNone
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