Sr Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer
Posted 2 weeks ago by 1754633403
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The role of Sr Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer involves advanced systems administration to support agency mainframe applications and infrastructure. Responsibilities include day-to-day system administration, security monitoring, and collaboration with various IT teams. The position requires expertise in z/OS operating systems and related components, along with experience in performance monitoring and capacity planning. This is a remote position based in the USA, classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform senior-level systems administration for mainframe applications and infrastructure.
- Coordinate day-to-day system administration functions including configuration and user account support.
- Support data entry and control processes, overseeing mainframe operations.
- Collaborate with Network Administration, Customer Support, and Applications Development teams.
- Apply expert knowledge as a Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer for Legacy Systems and Mainframe Transformation Team.
- Provide technical support for z/OS operating systems and ISV products.
- Administer CICS and IMS, and conduct root cause analysis for platform issues.
- Analyze performance issues and recommend system-wide performance tuning.
- Support integration testing of new products and maintain Mainframe Production Control.
Key Skills:
- Expertise in z/OS Systems Programming.
- Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services, and Storage Management Subsystem.
- Proficiency in REXX and performance monitoring.
- Knowledge of Informatica Power Exchange Administration and z/OS security.
- Familiarity with automated job scheduling, TLS configuration, and SCLM administration.
- Experience with various z/OS components including JCL, VSAM, and TSO.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Hi,
Greetings from DIA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LLC!
We reaching out about an exciting Direct client opportunity with one of our clients. Please review the requirements and let me know if you are interested in this position?
Direct client Req:: Need Sr Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer TX, Remote
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Job Description:
- Work involves highly advanced (senior-level) systems administration in support of agency mainframe applications and supporting infrastructure; and coordinate day-to-day system administration functions such as mainframe configuration, break/fix system support, and base user account creation/support.
- Routine system administration functions to include security administration support, performance monitoring, security monitoring, and system maintenance.
- Work includes supporting data entry and control work processes, overseeing and coordinating mainframe operations in the State s Consolidated Data Center Services
- (DCS), and working with the Network Administration, Customer Support and Applications Development & Support teams to provide support necessary for day-to-day mainframe operations.
- Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration for Change Data Capture processing using mainframe data sources and targets (i.e., IMS and VSAM) a plus.
- The Worker will apply their expert knowledge and experience as a Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer to support both the needs of the Legacy Systems as well as those for the Mainframe Transformation Team.
WORKER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Provide primary support as the subject matter expert for z/OS operating systems and system components; provide direct technical support as needed in the planning, implementation and testing of releases, upgrades, or changes to z/OS operating system, network, and component software.
- Provide end user support for assigned Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products such as BlueZone.
- provide primary administration and end user support for SCLM.
- Provide input and recommendations for hardware capacity planning.
- Provide primary administrative support for CICS and IMS .
- Diagnose platform, software and related product issues and follow up with root cause analysis.
- Analyze performance issues and provide input and recommendations for capacity planning.
- Provide input and recommendations for system-wide performance tuning to meet required levels of service.
- Provide input and recommendations for system parameters and system libraries management.
- Provide support for technical consultation and inquiries from the other IT technical teams. Provide support as technical lead on internal team projects or participate on project teams that impact the z/OS platform.
- Provide support for Integration-testing new products with existing applications and user procedures.
- Assist with maintaining and providing technical support for Mainframe Production Control and Support Jobs and monthly Mainframe Job Scheduler.
SKILLS MATRIX
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Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. |
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Years |
Required/Preferred |
Experience |
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5 |
Required |
Experience with z/OS Systems Programming |
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5 |
Required |
Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS) |
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2 |
Required |
Experience with REXX |
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3 |
Required |
Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues |
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3+ |
Preferred |
Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration |
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3+ |
Preferred |
Working knowledge for each of the following: z/OS Operation |
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z/OS Security - TSS [Top Secret Security) z/OS Networking VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC) Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE) VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH) SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) RMF (Resource Measurement Facility) SMF (System Management Facility) WLM (Workload Management) JCL (Job Control Language) GRS (Global Resource Serialization) VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) TSO (Time Sharing Option) |
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3+ |
Preferred |
Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS) |
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3+ |
Preferred |
Experience with SCLM (or other similar configuration management tools), specifically configuration and administration of SCLM |
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3+ |
Preferred |
Experience with CPM for JOBTRAC |
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