Senior IBM z/OS Systems Programmer

NOVA Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior IBM z/OS Systems Programmer to enhance their IT services team. This role involves planning and executing implementation strategies for IBM Mainframe projects, ensuring timely upgrades and installations. You'll leverage your expertise in IBM z/OS systems programming, utilizing various software tools to create comprehensive documentation and troubleshoot system issues. If you have a passion for technology and a knack for problem-solving, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess required certifications for IAT Level 1.
• Experience in IBM z/OS systems programming and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning and implementation for IBM Mainframe projects.
• Create detailed installation and upgrade documentation.
• Diagnose and resolve IBM z/OS system issues.

Skills

IBM z/OS Systems Programming

Problem Solving

Documentation Skills

Project Management

Education

Certifications (A+ CE, CCNA Security, Network +CE, SSCP)

Tools

IBM System Modification Program/extended (SMP/e)

IBM system utilities (IEBGENER, IEBCOPY, IDCAMS)

Data Facility Hierarchical Storage Manager (DFHSM)

Job Entry Subsystem (JES2)

Virtual Telecommunications Access Method (VTAM)

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

Job description

Job Summary:

DDC IT Services is seeking a Senior IBM z/OS Systems Programmer to join their growing team. The qualified individual will provide planning, which includes development of implementation and installation plans for IBM Mainframe projects. The implementation plan shall include: detailed steps and requirements to successfully implement OS’s, software or hardware upgrades, or installations to IBM System z/OS mainframe platform.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide timelines and milestones required for implementation or upgrade of the IBM mainframe platform to meet government established project deadlines.
• Use required software tools, including IBM System Modification Program/extended (SMP/e), IBM system utilities (including IEBGENER, IEBCOPY, IDCAMS), to create, populate, update and configure required datasets and parameter libraries and members to successfully implement software installations and upgrades on the IBM mainframe platform.
• Create and deliver detailed installation/upgrade documentation, using government specified software and processes and formats. This documentation will include detailed dataset names, configuration parameters, and installation/upgrade procedures used to install/upgrade the IBM mainframe OS, software or hardware.
• Use IBM SMP/e to successfully receive and apply z/OS software and other related software on an IBM Mainframe, including interpreting SMP/e output messages to resolve software installation issues and requirements.
• Create, define and manage system and user catalogs on the IBM Mainframe platform using appropriate catalog management utilities.
• Diagnose and resolve IBM z/OS system abends and abnormal operating environment problems using system logs and other available logs and documents.
• Create, populate, secure and troubleshoot IBM z/OS USS (UNIX Systems Services) file systems and mount points.
• Create/update and debug z/OS parameters using government processes and procedures and requirements (aka PARMLIB).
• Plan, create and update accurate, detailed documentation for IBM z/OS mainframe platform software/hardware installation/upgrades.
• Use IBM z/OS mainframe job processing to analyze and debug batch processing issues.
• Use IBM z/OS mainframe communications products, including Virtual Telecommunications Access Method (VTAM), Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and File Transfer Protocol (FTP).
• Create, update, and debug Job Entry Subsystem (JES2) parameters and statements.
• Use knowledge of storage management tools and techniques including Data Facility Hierarchical Storage Manager (DFHSM) and Systems Managed Storage (SMS) to perform installation, upgrade and debugging of IBM z/OS platform issues.

Job Requirements (Education/Skills/Experience):

IAT Level 1: Must possess one of the following required certifications:

• A+ CE
• CCNA Security
• Network +CE
• SSCP

Clearance Required: Secret