Overview
Remote
$70 - $75
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Administrative Support
Application Development
Break/Fix
CICS
Capacity Management
Change Data Capture
Computer Hardware
Customer Support
Data Entry
IBM SCLM
IT Management
Informatica PowerExchange
Integration Testing
Legacy Systems
Mainframe
Network
Network Administration
Performance Monitoring
Operating Systems
Root Cause Analysis
System Administration
Testing
VSAM
z/OS
Technical Support
Job Details
Job Title: Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer Location: REMOTE Austin, TX Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer with at least 8 9+ years of relevant experience.
LEVEL DESCRIPTION:
Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer with at least 8 9+ years of relevant experience.
LEVEL DESCRIPTION:
- 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.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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.
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