Software Engineer 2

Software Engineer 2

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented team. The position is located in Austin, TX.

The client requires the services of a Software Engineer 2 who meets the general qualifications of Software Engineer 2, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document. All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the client and may include pre-selection requirements that potential vendors (and their candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law.

The worker will apply their expert knowledge and experience as a Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer to support both the needs of the Legacy Systems as well as those for the Mainframe Transformation Team.

Responsibilities include:

• Work involves highly advanced (senior-level) systems administration in support of agency mainframe applications and supporting infrastructure; and 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 to include security administration support, performance monitoring, security monitoring, and system maintenance.
• Supporting data entry and control work processes, overseeing and coordinating mainframe operations in the State's Consolidated Data Center Services (DCS), and working with the Network Administration, Customer Support and Applications Development & Support teams to provide support necessary for day-to-day mainframe operations.
• Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration for Change Data Capture processing using mainframe data sources and targets (i.e., IMS and VSAM) a plus.

Worker skills and qualifications:

• Provide primary support as the subject matter expert for z/OS operating systems and system components; provide direct technical support as needed in the planning, implementation and testing of releases, upgrades, or changes to z/OS operating system, network, and component software.
• Provide end user support for assigned Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products such as Blue Zone.
• 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 follow up with root cause analysis.
• Analyze performance issues and provide input and recommendations for capacity planning.
• Provide input and recommendations for system-wide performance tuning to meet required levels of service.
• Provide input and recommendations for system parameters and system libraries management.
• Provide support for technical consultation and inquiries from the other IT technical teams.
• Provide support as technical lead on internal team projects or participate on project teams that impact the z/OS platform.
• Provide support for Integration-testing 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.

Candidate skills and qualifications minimum requirements:

• 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 to include 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 for each of the following: z/OS Operation, z/OS Networking – VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol).
• 3 Years preferred: Working knowledge for each of the following: z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC), Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE), VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH).
• 3 Years preferred: Working knowledge for each of the following: SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended), RMF (Resource Measurement Facility), SMF (System Management Facility), WLM (Workload Management), JCL (Job Control Language).
• 3 Years preferred: Working knowledge for each of the following: GRS (Global Resource Serialization), VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method), TSO (Time Sharing Option).
• 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), specifically configuration and administration of SCLM.
• 3 Years preferred: Experience with CPM for JOBTRAC.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities.