IT - Technology Architect | DevOps | Continuous integration - Mainframe

Cloudspace LLC

Richardson, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Administrative Skills, AllFusion Endevor Change Manager, Analysis Skills, Application Framework, Change Management, Cobol Programming Language, Communication Skills, Continuous Integration, Data Sets, DevOps, Enterprise Applications, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), IBM DB2, IBM z-OS Operating System, Identify Issues, Integration Testing, JCL (Job Control Language), Mainframe Computer, Manufacturing/Production Testing, Operational Support, PL/1 (Programming Language 1), Procedure Implementation, Production Systems, Release Management/Engineering, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Administration, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Supply Chain Management, System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule
LOCATION
Richardson, TX
POSTED
8 days ago
POC: Raju


Endevor Administrator
Location: Richardson, TX 75082
Preferred Location : Richardson, TX ,Tampa, FL ,Baskin Ridge ,NJ , Raleigh ,NC ,Alpharetta ,GA (Any one of this location would work)
Contact Duration: 12 Months

Work mode Hybrid mode (3 days week)
MAX. Vendor rate: $70

Telecom Domain is Mandatory!

Endevor Administrator Job Description

Position Overview
The Endevor Administrator is responsible for the configuration, administration, and operational support of the CA Endevor Software Change Management system within a mainframe environment. This role ensures structured source control, controlled promotion of application components, and automated compilation and deployment across multiple environments such as Development, SIT, UAT, and Production.
The administrator works closely with application development teams, release management, operations, and infrastructure teams to maintain a reliable and compliant application lifecycle management framework. The role also supports the setup of new applications within Endevor, defines processor groups for compilation and binding processes, manages component versioning, and ensures the stability and security of the Endevor platform.
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Key Responsibilities
Endevor System Administration
Administer and maintain the CA Endevor SCM platform across enterprise mainframe environments.
Responsibilities include:
Configure and maintain Endevor structures including:
Environments
Systems
Subsystems
Stages

Ensure the correct promotion flow between environments such as:
Development System Integration Testing User Acceptance Testing Production
Maintain environment configurations and ensure alignment with organizational release management policies.
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Application Setup and Configuration
Configure Endevor to support multiple enterprise applications and ensure proper lifecycle management for each application.
Responsibilities include:
Create and configure new applications within Endevor environments.
Define application structures including:
Environment
System
Subsystem
Component types

Configure multiple applications to operate within shared Endevor infrastructure while maintaining logical separation of components and processing rules.
Establish component classifications for various mainframe technologies including:
COBOL programs
JCL scripts
PROCs
Copybooks
DB2 modules
CICS programs
Assembler modules
PL/I programs
Control cards
Batch utilities

Ensure proper configuration of development, test, and production libraries for each application.
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Processor and Compilation Management
Design, configure, and maintain Endevor processor groups used to compile and build application components.
Responsibilities include:
Develop processors for different technologies including:
COBOL compilation
DB2 precompile and compile processes
CICS compilation and link editing
Assembler compilation
PL/I compilation
JCL validation
PROC management

Configure processors to perform build tasks such as:

Source extraction from Endevor
Compilation of source code
Link editing of load modules
Generation of DBRM files
Execution of DB2 bind steps
Deployment of load modules to runtime libraries

Ensure processor scripts correctly allocate datasets, handle compile parameters, and maintain build integrity across all environments.
Component Lifecycle Management

Manage the lifecycle of all application components stored within Endevor.
Responsibilities include:
Adding new components into Endevor.
Performing component actions including:
Add
Update
Delete
Retrieve
Generate
Move
Transfer
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Promotion and Migration Control

Administer controlled promotion of application components between environments.

Responsibilities include:
Manage component promotions across stages such as:
Development SIT
SIT UAT
UAT Production

Ensure migration procedures follow enterprise change management standards.
Validate dependencies during promotion processes to prevent runtime failures.
Monitor promotion activities and resolve migration errors.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Strong experience working with CA Endevor Software Change Manager in a z/OS environment.
Proficiency with mainframe development technologies including COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and Assembler.
Experience designing and maintaining Endevor processor groups for application builds.
Strong understanding of mainframe dataset management and library structures.
Knowledge of enterprise security systems such as RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret.
Experience supporting enterprise release management and deployment processes.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with development, operations, and infrastructure teams.
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Preferred Experience
At least 10 years of experience working in large enterprise environments supporting multiple applications and complex deployment pipelines.
Experience supporting organizations with thousands of application components and multiple development teams.
Experience integrating Endevor with modern DevOps tools and automated build systems.
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Expected Outcomes

Successful management of the Endevor environment ensuring stable and controlled application development and release processes.
Efficient setup and configuration of new applications within the Endevor platform.
Reliable and automated compilation and deployment processes through processor configurations.
Secure and compliant management of application components across development and production environments.
Consistent and reliable support for enterprise application release cycles., Project Code :FTR NTS SFC

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