Mainframe Programmer/Developer

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating daily mainframe system administration functions (configuration, break/fix support, user account creation/support).
• Routine system administration tasks such as security administration, performance monitoring, and system maintenance.
• Supporting data entry/control processes, coordinating mainframe operations at the State's Consolidated Data Center Services (DCS).
• Collaborating with Network Administration, Customer Support, and Application Development teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Supporting Informatica Power Exchange Administration for Change Data Capture processing using IMS/VSAM (preferred).
• The Worker will apply expert-level knowledge as a Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer to support both legacy systems and the Mainframe Transformation Team.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as subject matter expert for z/OS operating systems and components.
• Provide technical support for planning, implementation, and testing of releases, upgrades, or changes to z/OS OS, network, and software.
• Administer ISV products (e.g., BlueZone) and SCLM.
• Perform capacity planning and make hardware recommendations.
• Provide CICS and IMS administrative support.
• Diagnose and resolve platform/software issues with root cause analysis.
• Conduct system-wide performance tuning and parameter management.
• Support technical consultations for other IT teams.
• Lead or participate in internal projects affecting the z/OS platform.
• Perform integration testing of new products with existing applications.
• Maintain and support Mainframe Production Control and Job Scheduling.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years Experience with z/OS Systems Programming
• 5+ years Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)
• 3+ years Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)
• 3+ years Experience with performance monitoring and initial performance issue analysis
• 2+ years Experience with REXX

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration
• 3+ years Working knowledge of z/OS Operation, VTAM, TCP/IP
• 3+ years Working knowledge of JOBTRAC, BLUEZONE, VTAM/SWITCH
• 3+ years Working knowledge of SMP/E, RMF, SMF, WLM, JCL, GRS
• 3+ years Working knowledge of VSAM, TSO
• 3+ years Experience with TLS configuration (SSL, RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS)
• 3+ years Experience with SCLM (or similar configuration management tools)
• 3+ years Experience with CPM for JOBTRAC