Mainframe Programmers - Texas Railroad Commission - Austin, TX

Pedigo Staffing Services; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Railroad Commission - Austin, TX is seeking a Mainframe Programmer with deep z/OS experience to support legacy systems and drive mainframe transformation initiatives. You will manage complex z/OS components, ensure security, monitor performance, and coordinate with networks, support, and development teams.

Candidates should have 5+ years in z/OS programming and related subsystems, with pluses for Informatica Power Exchange, JOBTRAC, and BlueZone experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of z/OS systems programming experience.
• 5+ years with JES2, OMVS, SMS.
• 3+ years with TSS (Top Secret).
• 3+ years monitoring performance and initial analysis.
• 2+ years with REXX.
• 3+ years with Informatica Power Exchange Administration (CDC) - preferred.
• 3+ years z/OS networking: VTAM, TCP/IP - preferred.
• 3+ years JOBTRAC, BLUEZONE, VTAM/SWITCH - preferred.
• 3+ years SMP/E, RMF, SMF, WLM, JCL - preferred.
• 3+ years GRS, VSAM, TSO - preferred.
• 3+ years TLS config (certs, SSL, SFTP/FTPS) - preferred.
• 3+ years SCLM or similar CM tools - preferred.
• 3+ years CPM for JOBTRAC - preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary z/OS systems programming support for legacy and transformation teams.
• Coordinate day-to-day mainframe administration: config, break/fix, user accounts.
• Handle security and performance monitoring and routine maintenance.
• Support data entry/control in DCS and collaborate with network/support/dev teams.
• Informatica Power Exchange Admin for CDC processing is a plus.

Skills

z/OS Systems Programming

JES2

z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS)

SMS

TSS

REXX

Informatica Power Exchange

VTAM

TCP/IP

JOBTRAC

BLUEZONE

VTAM/SWITCH

SMP/E

RMF

SMF

WLM

JCL

GRS

VSAM

TSO

TLS configuration

SCLM

CPM for JOBTRAC

Tools

BlueZone

SCLM

JOBTRAC

VTAM

VTAM/SWITCH

RMF

Job description

Mainframe Programmers - Texas Railroad Commission - Austin, TX

• Austin, TX

Mainframe Programmers

Agency: Texas Railroad Commission - Austin, TX

Solicitation: 4552627760

Location: 1701 N. Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78701

Telework Policy: The primary work location(s) will be at Work from Home.

Duration: On-Going, no end date

Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.

Visa Status: US Citizens, Green Card, EAD only

Railroad Commission of Texas requires the services of 1 Software Engineer 2, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Software Engineer 2, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Railroad Commission of Texas.

REQUIRED/PREFERRED SKILLS:

• 5 years, Required - Experience with z/OS Systems Programming
• 5 years, Required - Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)
• 3 years, Required - Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)
• 3 years, Required - Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues
• 2 years, Required - Experience with REXX
• 3 years, Preferred - Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration
• 3 years, Preferred - Working knowledge for each of the following: z/OS Operation z/OS Networking – VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
• 3 years, Preferred - Working knowledge for each of the following: z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC) Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE) VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH)
• 3 years, Preferred - Working knowledge for each of the following: SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) RMF (Resource Measurement Facility) SMF (System Management Facility) WLM (Workload Management) JCL (Job Control Language)
• 3 years, Preferred - Working knowledge for each of the following: GRS (Global Resource Serialization) VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) TSO (Time Sharing Option)
• 3 years, Preferred - Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL – RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS)
• 3 years, Preferred - Experience with SCLM (or other similar configuration management tools), specifically configuration and administration of SCLM
• 3 years, Preferred - Experience with CPM for JOBTRAC

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

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.

• 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.

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.