Mainframe Systems Programmer

19 hours ago

Houston, Texas, United States Sistema Technologies, Inc. Full time

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer for a remote contract in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities:

Apply your 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.

  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 5 years experience with z/OS Systems Programming
  • 5 years experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)
  • 3 years experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)
  • 3 years experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues
  • 2 years experience with REXX

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration
  • 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)
  • Working knowledge for each of the following: z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC), Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE), VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH)
  • Working knowledge for each of the following: SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended), RMF (Resource Measurement Facility), SMF (System Management Facility), WLM (Workload Management), JCL (Job Control Language)
  • Working knowledge for each of the following: GRS (Global Resource Serialization), VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method), TSO (Time Sharing Option)
  • Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL – RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS)
  • Experience with SCLM (or other similar configuration management tools), specifically configuration and administration of SCLM
  • Experience with CPM for JOBTRAC

What We Offer:

Sistema offers competitive pay and solid benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. We keep things simple, focus on people, and prioritize long-term relationships with our clients and consultants.

Apply now if you're a clear communicator, problem solver, and ready to work remote in Texas

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