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Mainframe Systems Administrator

Location: Remote
Compensation: Piece Work
Reviewed: Thu, Aug 20, 2026
This job expires in: 28 days

Job Summary

Working remotely on a contract basis, the Mainframe Systems Administrator will administer and support IBM z/OS mainframe environments, perform system health checks, and manage storage systems while ensuring optimal performance and availability of mission-critical systems.

Key responsibilities
  • Administer and maintain IBM z/OS environments, including job scheduling and performance tuning
  • Monitor IBM Db2 for z/OS and manage Hitachi mainframe-compatible storage systems
  • Implement and track changes through ITIL-aligned change management processes and support disaster recovery planning
Required qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience administering z/OS environments with monitoring and storage solutions
  • Proficient in performance tuning using tools like Omegamon and IBM Workload Manager (WLM)
  • Ability to respond to high-severity issues within 1 hour and routine items within the same business day
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to maintain high availability of mainframe systems
  • Experience with Microsoft Teams and Jira ticketing system

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