Mainframe Programmers - Texas Railroad Commission - Austin, TX

Mainframe Programmers - Texas Railroad Commission - Austin, TX Agency: Texas Railroad Commission - Austin, TX Solicitation: 4552627760 Location: 1701 N. Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78701 Telework Policy: The primary work location(s) will be at Work from Home. Duration: On-Going, no end date Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed. Visa Status: US Citizens, Green Card, EAD only Description of Services Work involves highly advanced (senior-level) systems administration in support of agency mainframe applications and supporting infrastructure; 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 include security administration support, performance monitoring, security monitoring, and system maintenance. Support data entry and control work processes, oversee and coordinate mainframe operations in the State’s Consolidated Data Center Services (DCS), and collaborate with Network Administration, Customer Support, and Applications Development & Support teams to provide day‑to‑day mainframe operation support. Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration for Change Data Capture processing using mainframe data sources and targets (i.e., IMS and VSAM) is a plus. Required/Preferred Skills 5 years, Required – Experience with z/OS Systems Programming 5 years, Required – Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS) 3 years, Required – Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security) 3 years, Required – Experience with performance monitoring including initial analysis of performance issues 2 years, Required – Experience with REXX 3 years, Preferred – Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration 3 years, Preferred – Working knowledge of z/OS Operation, z/OS Networking – VTAM, TCP/IP, etc. 3 years, Preferred – Working knowledge of z/OS‑centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC), Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE), VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH), etc. 3 years, Preferred – Working knowledge of SMP/E, RMF, SMF, WLM, JCL, etc. 3 years, Preferred – Working knowledge of GRS, VSAM, TSO. 3 years, Preferred – Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL – RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS) 3 years, Preferred – Experience with SCLM (or other similar configuration management tools) 3 years, Preferred – Experience with CPM for JOBTRAC Worker Skills and Qualifications Provide primary support as the subject matter expert for z/OS operating systems and system components; provide direct technical support for planning, implementation and testing of releases, upgrades, or changes. Provide end‑user support for assigned ISV products such as BlueZone. Provide primary administration and end‑user support for SCLM. Provide input and recommendations for hardware capacity planning. Provide primary administrative support for CICS® and IMS™. Diagnose platform, software, and related product issues and perform root‑cause analysis. Analyze performance issues and recommend capacity planning strategies. Recommend system‑wide performance tuning to meet required service levels. Recommend system parameters and system libraries management. Support technical consultation and inquiries from other IT teams. Serve as technical lead on internal projects or participate on projects impacting the z/OS platform. Support integration testing of new products with existing applications and user procedures. Assist with maintaining and providing technical support for Mainframe Production Control and Support Jobs and monthly Mainframe Job Scheduler. Employment Information Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Information Technology Industry: Human Resources Services #J-18808-Ljbffr