Mainframe z/OS System Programmer

The primary tasks of this role include MVS systems programming activities such as system security compliance to Federal Government Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG), system performance, problem determination and resolution, and RACF/ACF2/Top Secret Security Administration, and System Automation support. Other day-to-day activities include managing tasks in ServiceNow (SNOW) creating change requests for implementation and peer reviewing changes. Knowledge of mainframe storage and backup, and hands-on experience of mainframe IPL processes, managing multiple z/OS LPARs, as required by the client.



Requirements

• US Citizenship
• 10+ years of experience installing, customizing, and maintaining z/OS operating systems
• 5+ years of experience supporting a stabilized IBM mainframe system environment
• Experience with SMP/E and Mainframe Software Maintenance with performance, problem determination, and resolution skills
• Perform systems planning, installation/decommission, configuration/customization, and patching
• Reporting for MVS, familiar with security reports
• MVS systems level parameters and user ID definition process
• Experience defining and validating data encryption methods and security requirements
• Experience monitoring and managing security reporting methods and security requirements
• Experience monitoring and managing security reporting, ensuring systems are compliant
• Assist systems programmers in the design and management of ACF2/RACF for all regions and LPARs
• Execute regulatory and operation control activities related to user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access re-certification
• Proficient in Audits

About Us
For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients' toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ