Description: Websphere Application Server (ZOS)
Systems Administrator, Websphere Application Server on SystemZ
Principal Accountabilities:
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)
Liaise with IT development community to enhance and protect our HA environment, to provide them with technical support and to advise on best practices for new solutions.
Development and maintenance of operational documentation and specifications on system builds and SOPs.
Provide out of hours oncall support on the team rota
Skills/Disposition:
Required for the Websphere Application Server:
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
Please apply to Peter@eolas.ie if you are interested in this role. Any questions on the job spec please call me.

Description: DB2 (zOS) DBA Role
Overview
The Database Administration team provides technical database support for Mainframe and Enterprise Data Warehouse Database Management Systems:
 DB2 on z/OS
 IMS
 Teradata
The support provided includes:
 Production database capacity monitoring
 Production database performance analysis
 Deployment and migration of DB2 objects through the development, test and production environments
 SME support of the DB tools and utilities deployed
 Engage with technical infrastructure support teams and IT development teams in performance and problem resolution and application design and development
 Application access techniques
Role :>
As a member of DBA team the individual will be required to carry out the following support:
• Provide DB2 z/OS DBA technical support in the development, test and production environments.
• Provide technical support for the DB2 tools and utilities in use.
• Capacity management of production DB2 objects.
• Performance management of DB2 objects and engage with technical support teams in performance and problem resolution
• Engage with IT development teams in DB2 application design and development
• Support currency of DB2 z/OS and the associated tools and utilities
• Responsibility for the deployment and migration of DB2 objects through the development, test and production environments
Skills Required :
• Extensive knowledge of DB2 on zOS
• Knowledge of IBM Mainframe environment
• JCL
• DB2 Utilities either IBM or CA Platinum
• DB2 Administration Tool
• Change management skills
Attributes :
• Good interpersonal skills with initiative and drive.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• At least 3 to 5 years DBA experience
Please apply to peter@eolas.ie if you wish to apply for this role.

Description: Systems Programmer for SystemZ / Mainframe
A number of IT Mainframe Infrastructure positions are available within this large Financial Services organisation. The positions will be filled on a fixed term contract or permanent basis in the Mainframe Systems Programming team. Successful candidates will work as part of a dynamic team environment, providing highly resilient and highly performing IT Infrastructure to our internal customers. The Mainframe team is responsible for the management, administration and technical support of a wide variety of Mainframe hardware (Mainframe Servers, FICON SAN, DASD Arrays, Virtual Tape Libraries) and Mainframe Software (zOS, CICS, IMS, DB2, WMQ and WAS and RACF Security).
Specific Role Requirements:
• Required: At least 3 years mainframe systems experience in any category of mainframe systems support.
• Required: A proficient understanding of the mainframe operating system and sub-systems environment.
• Required: Proficiency using ISPF, JCL, SDSF is essential.
• Required: Proven Mainframe Systems problem diagnosis and problem resolution.
• Required: Experience working with at least one of the major zOS subsystems: DB2, CICS, IMS, WMQ, WAS.
• Desirable: Experience working with Mainframe Security Products (RACF, zSecure).
• Desirable: Experience working with Mainframe storage subsystems (DASD, Tape, SAN, DFSMS, RMM).
• Desirable: Experience working with the Unix System Services environment.
• Desirable: SSL, ITCAM, Datapower, REXX, WLM, SMP/E, TCP/IP, Parallel Sysplex experience.
• Desirable: Proficient in data transfer (and transformation) to and from host systems.
Please apply asap if you are a Systems Programmer looking for a career move.