Mainframe developer

12 Months

JD:

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

Required:

A Bachelor s Degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science or related field of study is required. In lieu of a BS degree, an Associate s 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.

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Must have a proven track record in application and infrastructure support. This is not an application programming or helpdesk position 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 minimal 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 managing mainframe Z/OS operating systems and associated applications and tools running on the Z/OS platform.

Experience with Z/OS tools and functions

Valid driver s license