Advisory SW Engineer, Research & Development

SGS Consulting; Colorado Springs (CO); Híbrido; USD 100.000 - 150.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

SGS Consulting seeks an experienced z/OS systems programmer to maintain and upgrade the z/OS Operating System in a hybrid Boulder, Colorado setting. The role supports users, assists in mainframe operations, and requires strong IBM Mainframe skills, including RACF, JES, and z/OSMF.

The position offers periodic on-site work in Boulder with potential remote work in the U.S. for the right candidate. Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of z/OS experience are preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 5–7 years of z/OS experience.
• Experienced z/OS systems programmer with IBM Mainframe skills.
• Strong knowledge of RACF and JES parameters is required.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and upgrade the z/OS Operating System.
• Support users and perform system problem resolution.
• Provide weekend/off-shift maintenance as needed.
• Collaborate with team members and teach users.

Conocimientos

zOS mainframe expertise

JES/SDSF

ISPF

z/OS Catalog management

RACF administration

DFDSS/DFSMS storage

ISV/IBM software installation

Unix System Services

VTS/tape libraries

problem solving

team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

z/OSMF

JES

ISPF

Descripción del empleo

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be performing the tasks of a zOS systems programmer maintaining and upgrading the zOS Operating System and supporting users. Technology and Solutions Development, located in Boulder Colorado, is seeking an experienced zOS systems programmer (IBM Mainframe Systems technical skills and knowledge). This role is for an experienced Systems programmer, not an application developer/programmer. The candidate needs to be a systems expert with experience. This assignment is a hybrid position, located in Boulder Colorado (free parking), where the candidate may need to come on site periodically. We would consider a remote worker (U.S.) for the right candidate that contains the required z/OS skills and technical knowledge. Position requires U.S Citizenship. Prefer Part time worker (consistent 3 days per week / 24 hours per week). Would consider full-time for the right candidate.

Skills

• Mainframe zOS systems software programming experience and expertise.
• Experience working with hardware to include a basic understanding of FICON/ESCON connectivity, DASD architecture [alias (PAV) management, cryptographic coprocessors, data encryption techniques] and virtual (VTS) tape libraries.
• zOS experience with catalog management, ISPF/SDSF, z/FS Filesystems, Unix System Services, RACF, JES parameters, SYS1.PARMLIB, SYS1.PROCLIB members.
• zOS SYSPLEX management including couple dataset definition and coupling facilities.
• Dataset/Storage/Disk/Tape management (allocation, backup, restore, etc.) including DFDSS, DFSMS storage constructs, DFHSM Mgmt/Cleanup, DFRMM, XCF, System Logger, etc.
• Ability to debug and resolve Mainframe operating system software issues (across older to current z/OS levels).
• Work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently as needed.
• Ability to teach and assist users and other team members.
• Availability to work some weekend / off-shift coverage and maintenance windows.
• Deep knowledge of zOS and JES System Programming.
• RACF Administration Experience; Userids, RACF User Groups, Resources, KeyRings, etc.
• IBM Software Installations: ServerPacs using zOSMF, CBPDO, any related IBM Software product installs and customization.

Education / Experience

Bachelor's degree is preferred with at least 05 to 07 years of work experience, or equivalent zOS experience.