Mainframe Systems Programmer

TechNix LLC; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider is seeking an experienced Mainframe Systems Programmer for a remote position. The role requires supporting z/OS operations, diagnosing software issues, and providing administration for z/OS systems. Candidates must have 5 years of experience with z/OS Systems Programming and related technologies. This 11-month contract may extend based on performance.

Qualifications

• 5 years required experience with z/OS Systems Programming.
• 5 years required experience with JES2 and z/OS Unix System Services.
• 3 years required experience with performance monitoring.
• 2 years required experience with REXX.
• 3 years preferred experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support for z/OS operating systems and related components.
• Diagnose platform, software and related product issues.
• Provide support for Integration-testing of new products.

Skills

z/OS Systems Programming

JES2

Performance Monitoring

REXX

Informatica Power Exchange Administration

z/OS Unix System Services

Top Secret Security

z/OS Networking

Tools

JOBTRAC

Blue Zone

Job description

Overview

Position: Mainframe Systems Programmer

Duration: 11 Months with extension possible

Location: 100% Remote

Client: State of TX

Job ID: #

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Railroad Commission of Texas requires the services of a 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.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Blue Zone.
• 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.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 and 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 z/OS Operation, z/OS Networking, VTAM, TCP/IP
• 3 years preferred working knowledge of z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC), Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE), VTAM/SWITCH
• 3 years preferred working knowledge of: SMP/E, RMF, SMF, WLM, JCL, GRS