Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer (TSS - Top Secret Security & REXX)

Overview

Remote
$70 - $75
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 10 Month(s)

Skills

Administrative Support
CICS
Capacity Management
Computer Networking
IBM SCLM
JCL
JOBTRAC
IT Management
Integration Testing
Job Scheduling
RMF
Rexx
Risk Management Framework
SFTP
SMF
SMP/E
SSL
RSA
Mainframe
Management
TCP
TCP/IP
TSO
TLS
Technical Support
Storage Management
Unix
WLM
VSAM
VTAM
z/OS

Job Details

Title: Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer (TSS - Top Secret Security & REXX)

Location: Austin, TX (Remote)

Client: Railroad Commission of Texas

Duration: 09 Months

Due date: 12/03/2025

Rate: $75/hr on C2C

 

Job Description:

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.

 

  • 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.

 

Required skills:

8 Years of Experience with z/OS Systems Programming

5 Years of Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)

3 Years of Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)

3 Years of Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues

2 Years of Experience with REXX

 

Preferred skills:

3 Years of Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration

3 Years of 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 of 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 of 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 of Working knowledge for each of the following: GRS (Global Resource Serialization) VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) TSO (Time Sharing Option)

3 Years of Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS)

3 Years of Experience with SCLM (or other similar configuration management tools), specifically configuration and administration of SCLM

3 Years of Experience with CPM for JOBTRAC

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