Mainframe Technical Lead

Role: Technical Lead for Mainframe Location: McLean, VA

Duration: Longterm

Role Descriptions: The Mainframe engineers responsibilities include:
Technical Lead for Mainframe Platform (z/OS| Dell Storage| IMS| DB2| RACF| CA JobTrac) to govern operations| changes and sustainability upgrade projects.
Interface between Freddie Mac teams and Managed Service Supplier for issue resolution & change coordination.
Accountable for governance and oversight on contractual SLAs and key metrics.
Perform technical review| validation| coordination and compliance assurance for Vendor Managed and business requested Mainframe infrastructure changes (maintenance and sustainability upgrades)
Execute risk management controls| Baseline Security Compliance activities and audit support| involving technical review and execution of z/OS| IMS| DB2 and zSecure subsystems| involving RACF security.
Work as client side - technical SME for Mainframe infrastructure subsystems| to hold Managed Service Provider accountable to deliver on the changes and contracted services
Requires detailed knowledge of z/OS| IMS and DB2 subsystems and RACF security services
Flexibility for unscheduled engagement to lead & drive major incident resolutions & planned after-hour releases.
Perform root cause analysis with corrective and preventive measures.
Communicates and Influences effectively. Your Impact:
Identifies technical risks to planned system upgrades and works toward implementing mitigations to those risks.
Reviews completion and implementation of system upgrades and/or enhancements and makes recommendations to management on opportunities for improvement.
Identifies| analyzes| and resolves system problems. Qualifications:
5+ years of hands on experience in mainframe infrastructure engineering
Knowledge of z/OS architectures and z/OS internals
Knowledge of the zSecure tool and its is own language| Carla| for customization a plus
Knowledge of mainframe security and RACF
Knowledge of mainframe security related to supporting audits & findings in reference to BSCs| key managements a plus
Knowledge of IBM Mainframe System - JCL| CICS| SQL| z/OS| DB2| IMS| VSAM| XML| TSO/ISPF| zconnect Keys to Success in this Role:
Proactive and ability to think creatively and execute in a manner that respects and meets appropriate internal controls.

Mohan Krishna Yarramsetti