Mainframe Developer

**Job Summary**:

- The Systems Analyst for Mainframe Operations will oversee all facets of the operation and maintenance of our multiple mainframe environments.
- This resource will work to help support the operation, programming and connections to other interrelated systems that operate within our environment.
- Regular interaction with Console Operators, Programmer analysts, and other user groups is critical to ensure the environment is available to other user areas that utilize the output of the mainframe.
- Dialogue with end user groups and leadership is important and allows for proper job scheduling and the migration of various print output to electronic formats when possible.
- As new product versions become available, the analyst would research these products and the interactions and dependencies on the other related products in our inventory.
- Testing these products in test environments before adding them to production is a key objective, as we stay current. Title/level is commensurate with experience.

**What does a Systems Analyst - Mainframe Operations do?**
- Oversees the installation, upgrade, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of the Z/OS operating system
- Maintains knowledge of all Z/OS utilities and tools (HCD, SMP/E, RACF, TCP/IP, SMTP, FTP, DFDSS, DSF, SMS, Infoprint, TLS, VTAM)
- Maintains knowledge of SERVER pack installs and upgrades
- Maintains knowledge of TSO/JCL and all ISPF functionalities
- Assists Mainframe programmers when needed (log on issues, dataset issues, Job abends)
- Provides elevated Mainframe access to new Programmers, Contractors & Computer Operators for TSO, RACF & Zeke
- Maintains knowledge of Hardware configuration via (HMC, DS8800, and Luminex VTL tape subsystems)
- Maintains knowledge of OEM products including (OPS/MVS (alerts), Zeke job scheduler, Zara tape management
- Holds a high degree of ability to resolve hardware/software issues to maintain 24x7 operation
- Strong capability to identify system or process deficiencies and recommend solutions
- Maintains and provides continuous improvement of the processes, standards, policies, working methods, and tools
- Ensures appropriate tools and processes are in place to have a development/production environment that is reliable and reproducible
- Ensures tool configuration consistency across development, stage, testing, sandbox, and production environments
- Estimates work effort requirements efficiently and appropriately
- Participates in ongoing production support and end user support
- Provides user training and documentation, updating existing and created new documents, both technical and end-user
- Reviews and make necessary changes to the Information Systems Division Disaster Recovery Support Manual annually
- On Call 24 x 7 rotation with the other Mainframe Analysts to provide 24 x 7 coverage

**What does it take to be a Systems Analyst - Mainframe Operations? ** **Required**:

- A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science or related field of study is required. 
- Well-developed written/verbal communication skills, planning and organizational skills are required
- Must be able to implement specialized computer based projects either working alone or as a member of a team
- Must be able to work with mínimal supervision and work well under pressure
- Must have the ability to adapt to a variety of assignments
- Must be able to work off-hours and weekends when required to support 24/7 on call rotation
- Experience with Z/OS tools and functions
- Valid driver’s license

**Preferred**:

- Advanced experience with all Z/OS tools and functions
- Experience in cost control, cost reductions, and returns on investment justifications a definite plus

**Years of Experience**:

- 10 years of Experience

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $48.00 - $50.00 per hour

Ability to Relocate:

- Poughkeepsie, NY 12601: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person