Comptroller - Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts seeks an IT professional specializing in Mainframe z/OS systems programming to maintain and optimize the IBM z/OS environment on a modern IBM z17 platform. The role involves collaborating with a team of z/OS specialists, installing software, testing changes, and ensuring peak performance across production workloads.

The candidate should have a strong background in z/OS system software, JES/JCL/TSO, and related utilities, with on-call responsibilities and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Six (6) years of experience with IBM z/OS systems software and 3rd party vendor (System z) installation, maintenance, and support within the last 10 years.
• Experience with JES3 or JES2, JCL and TSO/ISPF and SMPE.
• Experience with utility programs including IDCAMS, IEBGENER, IEBCOPY, ADRDSSU, and SORT.

Responsibilities

• Plans, installs, maintains, upgrades and administers IBM mainframe (System z) software.
• Modifies IBM mainframe software parameters, configuration values and options.
• Installs corrective service to fix IBM mainframe software problems.
• Tests mainframe software changes before moving them to a production environment.
• Manages the installation, maintenance, and support of Db2 and Db2 related products and tools on z/OS.
• Follows agency standards, policies and guidelines.
• Documents all mainframe system software changes.
• Provides advanced support to users and application developers in diagnosing and resolving mainframe software issues.
• Communicates potential problems or benefits of mainframe software changes to management.
• Performs rotating on-call duties related to z/OS and other mainframe software/hardware support (24x7).
• Researches and analyzes IBM mainframe problems and determines best course of action to eliminate problems.
• Ensures compatibility of installations with other mainframe software and upgrades.
• Verifies hardware/software compatibility with planned upgrades.
• Participates in Disaster Recovery planning and exercises.
• Initiates planning tasks for short- and long-range work assignments.
• Prepares reports and provides information requested by management.

Skills

IBM z/OS

Mainframe

System programming

JCL/TSO/ISPF

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JES3/JES2

TSO/ISPF

SMPE

IDCAMS

IEBGENER

IEBCOPY

RMF

BMC Code Pipeline

Control-M

RACF

zSecure Suite

TCPIP

Job description

Agency Information

We endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you! Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller's office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller's office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas' chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

ABOUT THE Division

General description

We are looking for an IT professional specializing in Mainframe z/OS systems programming who is ready to continue their career on a new IBM z17. The team you would be joining consists of mid and senior level z/OS system programmers, who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the mainframe. This includes installing and maintaining z/OS system software and 3rd party software, installing and testing mainframe software, working with teammates to ensure our mainframe is operating at peak performance, meeting with application developers and other teammates to resolve issues, meeting with coworkers on mainframe topics, and monitoring daily on-line mainframe system usage.

This position is a team of IT Professionals who are research oriented, open-minded, collaborative, adaptable, mainframe centric, and like to dig into issues. You would be a great fit for this role if you are self-motivated, a problem solver, resourceful, a good communicator, can work well with a team, and enjoys learning new technical advancements as it relates to our environment.

Work Hours

Works hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM, 40-hour week, Monday to Friday. Occasionally will work additional hours including weekends and holidays. Performs rotating on-call duties related to mainframe storage software and hardware support (24 x 7). Hours may change based on business need.

Teleworking may be considered if certain working conditions are met. The candidate must have permanent residency within the state of Texas and must be able to meet in office requirements, which can vary among different sections (i.e. report to office 1 day/month, 1day/week, etc.). Travel reimbursements are not provided for teleworking.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Within The Last 10 Years

• Six (6) years¿ experience with IBM z/OS systems software and 3rd party vendor (System z) installation, maintenance, and support
• Experience with Mainframe software installation techniques and methodologies
• Experience with JES3 or JES2, JCL and TSO/ISPF and SMPE
• Experience with utility programs including: IDCAMS, IEBGENER, IEBCOPY, ADRDSSU, and SORT

Preferred Experience

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field
• Experience with z/OS Db2 software installation, maintenance, and support
• Experience with scripting languages including REXX, CLIST, and SAS
• Experience with SMF, RMF, and WLM
• Experience with Mainframe Change Control products (BMC Code Pipeline or equivalent)
• Experience with BMC¿s Control-M or equivalent
• Experience with RACF and zSecure Suite
• Experience with Communication Server TCPIP, zOSMF, Coupling Facility

Substitutions

One (1) additional year of the full-time minimum experience in IBM z/OS systems or Mainframe may substitute for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education with a maximum of 120 semester hours (four years).

In This Role You Will

Mainframe Software Management

• Plans, installs, maintains, upgrades and administers IBM mainframe (System z) computer software.
• Modifies IBM mainframe software parameters, configuration values and options
• Installs corrective service to fix IBM mainframe software problems
• Tests mainframe software changes before moving them to a production environment.
• Manages the installation, maintenance, and support of the Db2.
• Manages the installation, maintenance, and support of Db2 related products and tools on z/OS platform.
• Follows agency standards, policies and guidelines.
• Documents all mainframe system software changes
• Provides advanced support to users and application developers in diagnosing and resolving mainframe software issues, including performance¿related problems
• Supports users and application developers by analyzing, implementing, and optimizing new and existing mainframe software features.
• Communicates any potential problems or benefits of mainframe software changes to management
• Performs rotating on-call duties related to z/OS and other mainframe software and hardware support (24 x 7)

Mainframe Systems Analysis and Research

• Researches and analyzes IBM mainframe (System z) problems, including mainframe software performance problems, and determines the best course of action to eliminate problems.
• Researches and analyzes mainframe software options and features. Determines which options are optimal for the installation of mainframe software products
• Ensures that installations are compatible with other mainframe software products and/or previous releases
• Verifies that hardware and software products function with any planned mainframe system hardware and software upgrades
• Researches and analyzes new products or mainframe software features to find more efficient or more cost-effective ways to support the business objectives and goals of the agency

Disaster Recovery

• Participates in the Disaster Recovery planning process as required
• Participates in the Disaster Recovery Hotsite exercises as required
• Updates Disaster Recovery plans and procedures as required

Work Management

• Initiates planning tasks for short- and long-range work assignments
• Participates in budget planning, researching and estimating costs, as needed.
• Prepares reports and provides information requested by management
• Identifies and coordinates tasks during an assignment
• Develops methods and plans to accomplish all tasks
• Keeps management informed of work progress and problems
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Attends, overseas, and/or conducts training as assigned

Important Note To The Candidate

Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

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To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

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Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller's office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.