IT Platform Administration Analyst – Mainframe (Z/OS)

About the role

The IT Platform Administration Analyst will be responsible for operating, administering and continuously improving the technology platforms that enable Evertec’s services. The role covers operating systems, middleware components, automation tools and technical applications to ensure availability, performance, security and stability.

Key responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain operating systems such as Windows and Linux in physical and virtual environments.
• Administer middleware components, application servers, web services and integration tools.
• Implement and maintain monitoring solutions to track performance, availability and capacity.
• Design and apply scripts or automation tools for repetitive tasks like deployments, patching and backups.
• Diagnose and resolve second‑ and third‑level technical incidents, ensuring rapid service restoration.
• Plan and execute software, firmware and security patch updates without disrupting operations.
• Configure and verify backup and disaster‑recovery policies to protect data integrity.
• Apply security controls, manage access rights and support audit activities, including SOX compliance.
• Maintain up‑to‑date documentation of configurations, operational procedures and infrastructure changes.
• Collaborate closely with development, operations and cybersecurity teams to implement improvements and standards.

Required profile

• Strong background in system administration for Windows, Linux and mainframe environments (Z/OS).
• Experience with middleware, automation and monitoring tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and work under pressure.
• Good understanding of backup, disaster‑recovery and security best practices.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Windows operating system
• Linux operating system
• Z/OS (mainframe)
• Middleware administration
• Automation tools
• Scripting (e.g., Bash, PowerShell)
• Monitoring tools
• Backup and disaster‑recovery solutions
• Security controls and access management
• SOX compliance knowledge