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Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer

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Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026
City : Austin

State : Texas

Neos is a leading Austin-based IT Staffing and Consulting firm, and was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Austin.

No calls, no emails, please respond directly to the "apply" link with your resume and contact details.

Neos is seeking a Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer for a long-term contract with our client in Austin, TX.

ONLY CANDIDATES LOCAL TO TEXAS NEED APPLY, FULLY REMOTE FROM TEXAS ONLY

Work involves highly advanced (senior-level) systems administration in support of agency mainframe applications and supporting infrastructure; and coordinate day-to-day system administration functions such as mainframe configuration, break/fix system support, and base user account creation/support.

Routine system administration functions to include security administration support, performance monitoring, security monitoring, and system maintenance.

Work includes supporting data entry and control work processes, overseeing and coordinating mainframe operations in the State's Consolidated Data Center Services (DCS), and working with the Network Administration, Customer Support and Applications Development & Support teams to provide support necessary for day-to-day mainframe operations.

Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration for Change Data Capture processing using mainframe data sources and targets (i.e., IMS and VSAM) a plus.

The Worker will apply their 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.

Ii. Candidate Skills And Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years Required/Preferred Experience

5 - Required - Experience with z/OS Systems Programming

5 - Required - Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)

3 - Required - Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)

3 - Required - Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues

2 - Required - Experience With REXX

3 - Preferred - Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration

3 - Preferred - 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)

3 - Preferred - 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)

3 - Preferred - 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)

3 - Preferred - Working knowledge for each of the following: GRS (Global Resource Serialization) VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) TSO (Time Sharing Option)

3 - Preferred - Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL - RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS)

3 - Preferred - Experience with SCLM (or other similar configuration management tools), specifically configuration and administration of SCLM

3 - Preferred - Experience With CPM For JOBTRAC

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