Our client are seeking to recruit an experienced System Administrator - Websphere Application Server on SystemZ for a long term role based in Dublin
Salary: Negotiable
Main Responsibilities:
Build and management of Websphere Application Server in a highly available environment on the Mainframe platforms
Systems/Applications Management experience using Administrative Interfaces Systems Management (Admin Console, scripting, ITCAM).
Troubleshoot/Performance tune Websphere Application Server applications
Ensure environment has no single points of failure and is operationally robust (housekeeping etc)
Management and development of monitoring solutions for Websphere. (ITCAM)
Development and maintenance of operational documentation and specifications on system builds and SOPs.
Provide out of hours oncall support on the team rota
Requirements:
At least 3 years mainframe experience working in a customer facing environment with IBM WebSphere Application Server
Proficiency using ISPF, JCL, SDSF
Proficient with the Unix System Services environment
Knowledge of UNIX commands pertinent to working with this technology
Application deployment techniques and procedures
Installation, patching, configuring and problem determination for WebSphere AS
Experience and capability in dealing with vendors for problem determination.
Proficient in data transfer (and transformation) to and from host systems.
Proven ability to multitask
Willingness and commitment to document work and operate within existing change management and project frameworks
Proficient with standard word processing and spreadsheet tools.
Sound reasoning ability together with strong problem solving skills and ability to recognise when to escalate a problem before it becomes critical
Demonstrates a positive, 'can do' attitude and is regarded highly by others
Is approachable and interacts well with other teams and departments
Commitment to and good understanding of customer service requirements
Desirable:
TCP/IP knowledge (general network theory and TCP/IP administration on SystemZ)
ITCAM experience
Datapower Appliance experience
Knowledge of and experience with SSL
Unix Scripting Capability
REXX programming capability
SMP/E knowledge
Linux or zLinux experience
Microsoft Visio
If this matches your experience please call Antoinette on 01 6741406 / Antoinette.kelly@harveynash.ie
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Salary: Negotiable
Main Responsibilities:
Build and management of Websphere Application Server in a highly available environment on the Mainframe platforms
Systems/Applications Management experience using Administrative Interfaces Systems Management (Admin Console, scripting, ITCAM).
Troubleshoot/Performance tune Websphere Application Server applications
Ensure environment has no single points of failure and is operationally robust (housekeeping etc)
Management and development of monitoring solutions for Websphere. (ITCAM)
Development and maintenance of operational documentation and specifications on system builds and SOPs.
Provide out of hours oncall support on the team rota
Requirements:
At least 3 years mainframe experience working in a customer facing environment with IBM WebSphere Application Server
Proficiency using ISPF, JCL, SDSF
Proficient with the Unix System Services environment
Knowledge of UNIX commands pertinent to working with this technology
Application deployment techniques and procedures
Installation, patching, configuring and problem determination for WebSphere AS
Experience and capability in dealing with vendors for problem determination.
Proficient in data transfer (and transformation) to and from host systems.
Proven ability to multitask
Willingness and commitment to document work and operate within existing change management and project frameworks
Proficient with standard word processing and spreadsheet tools.
Sound reasoning ability together with strong problem solving skills and ability to recognise when to escalate a problem before it becomes critical
Demonstrates a positive, 'can do' attitude and is regarded highly by others
Is approachable and interacts well with other teams and departments
Commitment to and good understanding of customer service requirements
Desirable:
TCP/IP knowledge (general network theory and TCP/IP administration on SystemZ)
ITCAM experience
Datapower Appliance experience
Knowledge of and experience with SSL
Unix Scripting Capability
REXX programming capability
SMP/E knowledge
Linux or zLinux experience
Microsoft Visio
If this matches your experience please call Antoinette on 01 6741406 / Antoinette.kelly@harveynash.ie