Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer

Overview

Remote
$70 - $75
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

z/OS Systems Programming
JES2
z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS)
Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)
Top Secret Security (TSS)
Performance monitoring & analysis
REXX

Job Details

Title: Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer
Location: 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711
Duration: Until 8/31/2026 with possible extension
Last date for submission: September 17, 2025 (9.00 AM-CST)
Work type: Part-time Contract

Important Note: Position will be remote.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:
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.

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Years Required/Preferred Experience
5 Required Experience with z/OS Systems Programming
5 Required Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)
3 Required Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)
3 Required Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues
2 Required Experience with REXX
3 Preferred Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration
3 Preferred 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 Preferred Working knowledge of 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 Preferred Working knowledge of: SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) RMF (Resource Measurement Facility) SMF (System Management Facility) WLM (Workload Management) JCL (Job Control Language) GRS (Global Resource Serialization)
3 Preferred Working knowledge of: VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) TSO (Time Sharing Option)
3 Preferred Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS)
3 Preferred Experience with SCLM (or other similar configuration management tools), specifically configuration and administration of SCLM
3 Preferred Experience with CPM for JOBTRAC

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