z/OS System Programmer

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

ACF2
z/OS
RACF
SMP/E
Mainframe
Top Secret
Operating Systems
Customization
IBM Mainframe

Job Details

Mainframe z/OS System Programmer

Work Location: Remote

Duration: Long Term

Supporting IBM z15 and z16 mainframe and z/OS 2.5 or higher operating system. As part of IBM zCloud resource pool, supporting the zCloud Primary tasks being MVS systems programming activities such as problem determination and resolution, and RACF/ACF2/Top Secret security administration and System Automation support. Other day to day activities include managing tasks in ServiceNow (SNOW) creating change requests for implementation and peer reviewing changes. Knowledge of mainframe storage and backup. Hands on experience of IBM mainframe IPL processes managing multiple z/OS LPARs as required by the client.

Required Skills

  • 10+ years of experience installing, customizing, and maintaining z/OS operating system
  • 5+ years of experience Supporting a stabilized IBM mainframe system environment
  • Experienced with SMP/E and Mainframe Software Maintenance with performance, problem determination and resolution skills
  • Perform systems planning, installation/decommission, configuration/customization, and patching
  • Reporting for MVS, familiar with security reports.
  • MVS system level parameters and user ID definition process
  • Experience defining and validating data encryption methods and security requirements
  • Experience monitoring and managing security reporting ensuring systems are compliant
  • Assist systems programmers in the design and management of ACF2 / RACF for all regions and LPARs
  • Executes regulatory and operational control activities related to user provisioning, de-provisioning and access re-certification
  • Proficient in Audits

Preferred Skills - with years of experience needed

  • A strong curiosity about our clients business needs, coupled with a passion to stay on the cutting edge.
  • Consulting skills including team building, flexibility, and client-facing skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate skills in analysis, design, implementation, and development process.
  • Current experience supporting Mainframe customers

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