DDC IT Services is seeking an individual to fill an IBM z/OS Communications Programmer position. Active Secret Clearance is required for this position as well as an IAT I certificate.
Provide planning, which includes development of implementation and installation plans for IBM Mainframe projects.
Create detailed steps and requirements to successfully implement OS’s, software or hardware upgrades, or installations to IBM System z/OS mainframe platform.
Provide timelines and milestones required for implementation or upgrade of the IBM mainframe platform to meet government established project deadlines.
Use required software tools, including IBM System Modification Program/extended (SMP/e), IBM system utilities to create, populate, update and configure required datasets and parameter libraries.
Create and deliver detailed installation/upgrade documentation, using government specified software and processes and formats.
Use IBM SMP/e to successfully receive and apply z/OS software and other related software on an IBM Mainframe.
Create, define and manage system and user catalogs on the IBM Mainframe platform.
Diagnose and resolve IBM z/OS system abends and abnormal operating environment problems using system logs.
Create, populate, secure and troubleshoot IBM z/OS USS (UNIX Systems Services) file systems and mount points.
Plan, create and update accurate, detailed documentation for IBM z/OS mainframe platform software/hardware installation/upgrades.
Use IBM z/OS mainframe job processing to analyze and debug batch processing issues.
Use IBM z/OS mainframe communications products, including VTAM, TCP/IP, and FTP.
Create, update, and debug Job Entry Subsystem (JES2) parameters and statements.
Use knowledge of storage management tools and techniques to perform installation, upgrade and debugging of IBM z/OS platform issues.
IAT Level 1: Must possess one of the following required certifications: A+ CE, CCNA Security, Network +CE, SSCP.