z/OS Systems Programmer (15+)

InnoSoul•Raleigh, NC

2d•Remote

About The Position

This is a remote position requiring experience with large, complex z/OS mainframe environments and excellent problem-solving skills. The role involves installing, configuring, and supporting z/OS software and hardware, including Sysplex, RACF, EMC, IBM, DASD, Virtual Tape, IOGEN, SMPE, OEM, LPAR, VTAM-TCP/IP, MVS, JES2, IMS, DB2, CICS, Assembler, and DR/BCP. The position requires advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, competency in complex systems environments, and proficient project management skills with existing operating system software products.

Requirements

10 Years Advanced experience in installing, configuring and supporting all z/OS Software and Hardware.
10 to 15 years of advance level Installing and configuring software running in z/OS environment.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced competency working in complex systems environments.
Proficient project management skills and existing operating system software products.
Experience working in a large MVS, JES2 mainframe environment.
Effective communicator both written and orally.

Nice To Haves

5 Years Advanced experience in installing, configuring and supporting of a Sysplex environment.
10 Years Advanced experience installing, configuring and supporting z/OS communication Services.
5 Years Advanced experience installing, configuring and supporting RACF security services.
5 Years Advanced experience supporting ,EMC (or IBM) DASD and Virtual Tape, in addition to site to site replication.
Experience with IMS, DB2, CICS, and Assembler is a plus.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and support all z/OS Software and Hardware.
Install, configure, and support a Sysplex environment.
Install, configure, and support z/OS communication Services.
Install, configure, and support RACF security services.
Support EMC (or IBM) DASD and Virtual Tape, in addition to site to site replication.
Perform storage administration and replications functions to support currently defined current recovery methodology.
Manage EMC DASD and EMC Virtual tape environment.
Maintain Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plan.
Install, support, maintain current version of z/OS, and OEM software services.
Manage, support and remediate all z|OS hardware and software issues.
Support and maintain Communications Server providing VTAM-TCP/IP services.
Maintain and monitor security settings to control access.
Provide application programming support as requested.
Navigate hardware and software vendors' technical support portal.
Determine root cause of problem using diagnostics and recommend/implement preventative action.
Design, implement, and support a multiple logical partitions (LPARs) environment.
Perform analysis and make tuning recommendations to improve performance.
Lead complex projects for software/hardware upgrades.
Facilitate the relationship with hardware/software vendors to coordinate upgrades; Maintain awareness of new/changes in hardware and software.
Support all Access Control Facility (Vangaurd) RACF.
Coordinate and assist technical support staff in the installation, maintenance.
Apply recommended z/OS system maintenance to ensure system reliability and performance.
Maintain third party software products used by various departments to perform key business services.
Support company effort upgrading IT infrastructure; analyze current hardware environment and provide specifications for new hardware environment.
Support data storage requirements on the MVS environment.
Provide technical support to developers and users of long and short-term application development projects as required.
Maintain clear communications with management and peers regarding production systems status and related problems.
Performs all other duties as assigned by Management.