Mainframe Support

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Laurel (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HUBZone IT provider is looking for a Mainframe and Infrastructure Support Specialist in Laurel, MD. This role involves installing and maintaining software, monitoring system performance, and ensuring critical application reliability. With a bachelor's in IT or a related field, candidates should be familiar with Solaris, MVS platforms, and system administration. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-platform environment are essential. This is a hybrid role working night shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Experience with Solaris and MVS platforms is necessary.
• Knowledge in system and database administration, tuning, and backup/recovery is required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain software, monitoring performance.
• Troubleshoot problems, ensuring application availability and performance.
• Perform day-to-day backup and recovery operations.

Skills

Solaris platform knowledge

MVS platforms experience

System and database administration

ZOS mainframe environment experience

JCL expertise

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Information Technology

Tools

JES2

MVS CA-1 and CA-7

IBM System software

Job description

About Our Company

Delmock Technologies, Inc. (DTI), is a leading HUBZone business in Baltimore, known for delivering sophisticated IT (Information Technology) and Health solutions with a commitment to ethics, expertise, and superior service. Actively engaged in the local community, DTI creates opportunities for talented residents while maintaining a stellar reputation as an award-winning contractor, earning accolades like the Government Choice Award for IRS (Internal Revenue Service) Systems Modernizations.

Location

This position is hybrid, located in Laurel, MD 20707. The hours are 3rd shift, from 6pm to 2am.

Role

Delmock Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Mainframe and Infrastructure Support Specialist to be responsible for installing and maintaining software, monitoring performance, tuning systems, maintaining backups, implementing security, developing, and implementing storage strategies, troubleshooting, resolving problems, and working with other teams to ensure 24x7x365 mission-critical applications availability, reliability, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day backup, recovery, performance and tuning, monitoring of batch cycles, updating technical documentation, monitoring log files and error handling, problem determination and resolution, and deployment

• Communicates with and coordinates the effort of fellow team members to ensure the continuation and completion of work in progress from one shift to another

• Works in OS/390 mainframe multi-platform environment on an assigned and rotating shift, monitoring all peripheral equipment using JES2, MVS, and UNIX commands

• Prints high-volume user reports on specialized HP9000 laser printer

• Checks JCL for condition codes and notifies programmers when expected conditions are not met

• Logs problem entry reports

• Applies standard corrective procedures on equipment malfunction calls for immediate or delayed service when necessary

• Checks quality control, reviews, and checks flow of work in and out of center

• Assists in devising new procedures, forms, and diagrams

• Maintains record of all work performed on the turnover log

• Resolves difficult computer operation problems efficiently and effectively

• Maintains system integrity and notifies the supervisor of any irregularities

• Collects and reports performance data

• Reviews CA-7 to submit or modify JCL when required

• Analyzes, develops, and recommends production procedures

• Assembles job stream inputs, organizes them for submission to the computer and adjusts backlog to handle problem runs, special runs, system failures, etc.

• Review system message logs, identify incomplete jobs that did not process correctly, and initiate actions required to reprocess aborted or incorrect jobs

• Contact the supervisor if an emergency arises

• Provides technical guidance to less experienced technicians in their tasks

• Assists in maintaining the online communication network.

• C2M batch flow monitoring

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or other technical discipline

• Experience with Solaris and MVS platforms.

• Experience in fundamental system and database administration, tuning, and backup/recovery.

• Computer operations experience in ZOS mainframe environment with JES2, MVS CA-1 and CA-7 skills.

• Experience with working in a multi-platform environment.

• Experience with JCL.

• Advanced knowledge of components of z/OS operating system (MVS), CIS/TS, TSO, JES2, WL, and interaction. Diverse knowledge of multiple products including: IBM System software including; SMPE, HCD/IOD, JES2, VTAM, TCP/IP, TSO/ISPF, DFSORT, CICS/TS, SDSF, MF, WLM, OMEGAMON, WebSphere MQ, Sub-Capacity Reporting Tool (SCRT); and OEM system software including; CA-Common Services, RIM, CAENF, CA-IDMS, CA-ACF2, CA-7, CA-11, CA-PANVALET, CA-TPX, CAMVS/OPS, CA-DOCCI, CA-1, CA-MIM, CA-Easytreive Plus, CA-JARS, Focus, FDR/ABR, ViewDirect/Document Direct, VPS, JSF, DIf, Quickref, Jobscan, Code[1]1 Plus, MailStream Plus MSP, EMC TIMEFINDER

• Experience performing special database backups, restore, and refresh using FDR/ABR software. Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Able to install and integrate third-party software. Able to document troubleshoot problems and communicate with business and technical personnel at all levels. Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Clearance

• The ability to pass a background check is required.

Recently ranked as high as #3 among HUBZone Companies in a GOVWIN survey, DTI offers a dynamic environment for those passionate about impactful projects, community involvement, and contributing to top-ranking Federal and State Commissionaires project support teams.

At DTI, we balance continuous growth and innovation with a strong dedication to corporate social responsibility. Join our talented team and be part of a company that values both professional excellence and community impact. Explore the exciting career opportunities awaiting you at DTI!

DTI is committed to hiring and maintaining a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.