CL/SuperSession Systems Programmer or Mainframe Session Manager Migration Specialist

Computer Task; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 158,000; Part time

Job summary

CTG is seeking a CL/SuperSession Systems Programmer / Mainframe Session Manager Migration Specialist to lead the migration from CA TPX to IBM CL/SuperSession for a client. Remote, ongoing contract role requiring 7+ years in IBM z/OS mainframe environments, with hands-on CL/SuperSession expertise and IVP experience.

Strong JCL, z/OS, VTAM integration skills are essential. The candidate will install, configure, administer CL/SuperSession, develop SSPL dialogs, translate TPX profiles, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with IBM z/OS mainframe environments and CL/SuperSession or similar
• Hands-on experience with end-to-end CL/SuperSession implementations (installation, configuration, administration, SSPL development, production support)
• Proven migration experience from CA TPX to CL/SuperSession

Responsibilities

• Lead migration from CA TPX to CL/SuperSession
• Provide end-to-end CL/SuperSession expertise (installation, config, admin, troubleshoot)
• Configure session definitions, trigger phrases, libraries and user profiles
• Install and IVP CL/SuperSession; manage VTAM interfaces
• Develop and maintain SSPL dialogs and translations from TPX
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, operations and applications teams
• Minimize disruption to mainframe applications during migration
• Troubleshoot migration issues and provide guidance

Skills

IBM CL/SuperSession

Session selection methods

SSPL programming

VTAM integration

CL/SuperSession definitions

IVP process

JCL

z/OS

TPX migrations

profiles conversion

ISV functionality translation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT

Equivalent combination of education and mainframe experience

Tools

VTAM

Job description

CTG is seeking to fill a CL/SuperSession Systems Programmer / Mainframe Session Manager Migration Specialist position for our client.

Location: Remote

Duration: Ongoing Contract

Duties

• Lead the migration from CA TPX to IBM CL/SuperSession as the enterprise mainframe session management solution.

• Provide end-to-end technical expertise for the CL/SuperSession product, including installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting, and ongoing support.

• Understand and implement the various methods for selecting sessions within CL/SuperSession.

• Configure and manage CL/SuperSession trigger phrases, keys, user profiles, and session definitions.

• Understand the purpose and use of CL/SuperSession libraries and maintain the associated configuration.

• Install CL/SuperSession and perform the Installation Verification Procedure (IVP).

• Navigate and administer CL/SuperSession administrator dialogs and perform configuration and management functions through the administrator panels.

• Understand and utilize CL/SuperSession commands and functionality.

• Configure and support CL/SuperSession interfaces with VTAM.

• Develop and maintain new user and session definitions.

• Provide extensive expertise in the CL/SuperSession SSPL programming language and SSPL dialog development.

• Convert existing TPX profiles, screens, scripts, and related session-management configurations to CL/SuperSession.

• Analyze existing ISV software functions and, where possible, translate those functions into CL/SuperSession-based solutions.

• Support migration activities while minimizing disruption to existing mainframe applications.

• Collaborate with mainframe infrastructure, security, operations, and application teams throughout the migration.

• Ensure the migration does not require changes to application development or application code.

• Troubleshoot migration issues and provide technical guidance throughout implementation and stabilization.

Skills

• Extensive hands-on experience with IBM CL/SuperSession.

• Strong knowledge of CL/SuperSession session selection methods, trigger phrases, libraries, commands, and administrator dialogs.

• Extensive knowledge of CL/SuperSession SSPL programming and SSPL dialog creation.

• Strong understanding of CL/SuperSession integration with VTAM.

• Experience creating and managing CL/SuperSession user and session definitions.

• Experience installing CL/SuperSession and performing the IVP process.

• Strong JCL and z/OS skills.

• Experience with TPX-to-CL/SuperSession migrations.

• Ability to convert profiles, screens, scripts, and session configurations from TPX to CL/SuperSession.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to translate existing ISV functionality into CL/SuperSession solutions where applicable.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience supporting IBM z/OS mainframe environments, with significant hands-on experience with CL/SuperSession or comparable mainframe session-management products.

• Demonstrated experience with end-to-end CL/SuperSession implementations, including installation, configuration, administration, SSPL development, and production support.

• Proven experience migrating CA TPX environments to IBM CL/SuperSession.

• Experience converting TPX profiles, screens, scripts, and related configurations.

• Experience working with VTAM, JCL, and z/OS infrastructure.

• Experience supporting complex mainframe migration initiatives with minimal impact to application development.

• Strong ability to work independently as a subject matter expert and collaborate with technical teams.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.

• Equivalent combination of education and extensive mainframe technical experience will be considered.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $95.00 to $115.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients' digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years' experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what's next-working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you'll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.