Subject Matter Expert (Mainframe System Programmer)

Angarai • College Park, MD

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About The Position

The Subject Matter Expert Mainframe System Programmer</b> provides senior -level technical leadership and specialized expertise supporting enterprise mainframe environments for complex, mission -critical systems. This role is responsible for defining system requirements, analyzing operational and technical challenges, and developing implementation strategies for mainframe infrastructure, storage, replication, disaster recovery, and system optimization initiatives. </p> The Subject Matter Expert</b> will lead and support modernization, operational stability, and continuity planning for large -scale mainframe platforms, ensuring system reliability, scalability, and alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements. </p>

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in: </b></p> Computer Science </b></p>
• Information Systems </b></p>
• Engineering </b></p>
• Business </b></p>
• Or another related scientific or technical discipline</b> </p>
• Minimum 7 years of general experience</b> in the Information Technology field </p>
• At least 5 years of specialized experience</b> directly related to mainframe systems and the required area of expertise </p>
• Demonstrated experience defining requirements, performing technical analyses, and developing plans for complex systems </p>

Nice To Haves

• 15 years</b> of experience supporting enterprise mainframe systems, including: </p> IBM z16 2932 -A02 and above</b> </p></b></p>
• DS8950 5341 -996 and above</b> </p></b></p>
• TS7770 3948 -VED and above</b> </p>
• 15 years</b> of experience operating and maintaining: </p> z/OS version 2.5 and above</b> </p></b></p>
• IBM DB2 version 12 and above</b> </p></b></p>
• CICS Transaction Server version 6.0 and above</b> </p>
• 10 years</b> of experience with DASD replication technologies, including: </p> IBM Copy Services Manager version 6.3.15.0 and above</b> </p></b></p>
• Implementation and management of Safeguard Copy</b> </p>
• 10 years</b> of experience in: </p> Disaster recovery planning and execution </p>
• Business continuity management </p>
• Capacity planning and system optimization </p>
• 12+ years</b> of relevant industry experience supporting enterprise IT systems (Senior SME level) </p>
• 10+ years</b> of advanced specialized technical experience directly related to mainframe systems programming and infrastructure </p>
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a related technical discipline (preferred) </p>

Responsibilities

• Define technical problems and develop detailed plans and requirements for moderately complex to highly complex mainframe systems </p>
• Provide subject matter expertise for enterprise IBM mainframe platforms, storage, and replication technologies</b> </p>
• Coordinate and manage technical analyses, evaluations, and recommendations for system enhancements and infrastructure initiatives </p>
• Lead operational support and maintenance activities for z/OS, DB2, and CICS environments</b> </p>
• Design, implement, and optimize DASD replication, backup, and recovery solutions</b> </p></b></p>
• Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and capacity optimization planning and execution </p>
• Develop technical specifications and guide the execution of mainframe -related initiatives </p>
• Analyze system performance, availability, and scalability, recommending improvements as needed </p>
• Collaborate with cross -functional technical teams to ensure system interoperability and operational resilience </p>
• Document system architectures, procedures, operational processes, and technical findings </p>
• Provide guidance on enterprise storage systems, tape systems, and data protection strategies </p>

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level