z/OS System programmer (Mainframe) / 20 Hours a week-Part time Job/ 100% Remote from USA- Only W2 candidates
Posted 1 week ago by 1754549904
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The role of z/OS System Programmer involves specialized programming and administration of z/OS systems, focusing on performance monitoring, configuration management, and job scheduling. The position is part-time, requiring 20 hours a week, and is fully remote, specifically for W2 candidates in the USA. The candidate should possess extensive experience with various z/OS components and tools, ensuring efficient system operations and security. This role is classified as outside IR35, indicating a favorable tax status for contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and program z/OS systems, including JES2 and Unix System Services.
- Monitor performance and analyze issues within z/OS environments.
- Administer Informatica Power Exchange and configuration management tools like SCLM.
- Implement TLS configurations and secure file transfer protocols.
- Utilize job scheduling and management software such as JOBTRAC.
Key Skills:
- Experience with z/OS Systems Programming.
- Proficiency in JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), and Storage Management Subsystem (SMS).
- Knowledge of REXX programming and performance monitoring.
- Familiarity with z/OS security (TSS), networking (VTAM, TCP/IP), and automated job scheduling (JOBTRAC).
- Experience with TLS configuration and secure file transfer methods (SFTP, FTPS).
- Proficient in configuration management using SCLM and other tools.
- Experience with various z/OS capabilities including JCL, RMF, SMF, and VSAM.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
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Experience |
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Experience with z/OS Systems Programming |
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Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS) |
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Experience with REXX |
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Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues |
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Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration |
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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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Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS) |
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Experience with SCLM (or other similar configuration management tools), specifically configuration and administration of SCLM |
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Experience with CPM for JOBTRAC |
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Skill Category |
Skill |
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Main Technical Skills |
z/OS Systems Programming |
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JES2 |
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z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS) |
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Storage Management Subsystem (SMS) |
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REXX Programming |
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Performance Monitoring and Analysis |
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z/OS Capabilities |
z/OS Operation |
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z/OS Security (TSS - Top Secret Security) |
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z/OS Networking (VTAM, TCP/IP) |
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JOBTRAC (Automated Job Scheduling) |
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Job & Session Management Tools |
Terminal Emulator Software BLUEZONE |
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VTAM Session Manager VTAM/SWITCH |
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SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) |
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RMF (Resource Measurement Facility) |
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SMF (System Management Facility) |
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WLM (Workload Management) |
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JCL (Job Control Language) |
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GRS (Global Resource Serialization) |
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VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) |
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TSO (Time Sharing Option) |
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Security & File Transfer |
TLS Configuration (Certificates, SSL, RSA Keys) |
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Secure File Transfer: SFTP, FTPS |
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Configuration Management |
SCLM (Software Configuration and Library Manager) |
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SCLM Configuration & Administration |
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Other Configuration Management Tools |
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Additional Scheduling Tools |
CPM for JOBTRAC |