Software Specialist

*** CANDIDATE MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN *** *** Position closes on 5/1/2024 **** *** Candidate must have bachelor's degree *** TriTech Enterprise Systems is seeking a ' zTPF System Software Specialist' to support a federal project. This candidate will provide technical programming support, system upgrades, problem resolution, and remote training for various Computing Centers. Other task could include: + Support for the z/TPF operating system environment (hardware and software). + Apply experience and knowledge of IBM Message Queue (MQ) family of message-oriented middleware products. + Support the IBM zSeries mainframes and any other hardware or software upgrades acquired by the IRS for SACS and the z/TPF environment. + Engage the z/TPF Lab Support as required to provide technical support in the resolution of software related technical issues. + Support the ECCs in the following ways: + Providing 24x7 remote assistance for the SACS production systems. + Providing the ECCs with operational and functional procedures. + Fulfilling requests to train the personnel at the ECCs in several areas, including problem resolution. IBM personnel currently conduct “Learning Thursdays”, and this practice will continue. + Assist with system tuning and daily error analysis and corrections. + Help junior level and other programmers, where needed, including on-the-job technical training and mentoring. IBM personnel currently conduct “Learning Thursdays”, and this practice will continue. + Provide technical support for the testing and implementation of IPv6 as required by the IRS. . + Provide technical support for the testing and implementation of database encryption on z/TPF. + Provide support and follow the transmittal implementation process to implement all SACS and TOS programming changes in accordance with IRS policies and guidelines. + Develop operational and technical training materials and conduct SACS technical on-the-job-training for all shifts + Develop procedures and drawings that document the z/TPF SACS processes, configurations, and topology. + Prepare reports to assist the IRS’s ESD and ECC staff in troubleshooting and/or determining solutions to problems. + Develop procedures to monitor the z/TPF SACS environment and identify conditions that allow IRS personnel to take remedial action before real-time outages or performance problems occur. + Support Disaster Recovery (DR) testing, develop local implementation and daily Operational procedures, and train ECC-MEM and ECC-MTB personnel in DR processes related to SACS. + Identify and document methods that can be used to enhance z/TPF SACS notification and automation functions. Required skills/Level of Experience : + 10+ years of experience installing, customizing, and maintaining z/TPF operating system + 10+ years of experience Supporting a stabilized IBM mainframe system environment + Experienced with SMP/E and Mainframe Software Maintenance with performance, problem determination and resolution skills + Perform systems planning, installation/decommission, configuration/customization, and patching + Experience defining and validating data encryption methods and security requirements + Experience monitoring and managing security reporting ensuring systems are compliant + Assist systems programmers in the design and management of all regions and LPARs + Executes regulatory and operational control activities related to user provisioning, de-provisioning and access re-certification + Proficient in Audits TriTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer Powered by JazzHR