Job title: Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer
Hybrid - 2 days onsite
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Required Skills: z/OS Administration with good exposure to Mainframe systems (please ensure experience is detailed on resume)
L1 & L2 Interviews
Shift: Day
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 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
" Ensures the latest release of applications are implemented in a timely manner with minimal or no disruption to IT operations
" 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 Bachelors Degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science or related field of study is required. In lieu of a BS degree, an Associates Degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science or related field of study with at least three years of experience in an IT Technical Support related field, for example: supporting corporate wide, database applications in the Z/OS environment
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.