Z/OS Mainframe Programmer

General Information Responsible for the analysts, development, modification, installation, testing and maintenance of operating systems software. Possesses a strong understanding of systems programming, graphical user interfaces and control languages. Evaluates vendor supplied software packages and makes recommendations to IT management. Modifies and/or debugs vendor-supplied utilities and packages. Modifies, installs and prepares technical documentation for system software applications. Diagnoses, isolates and debugs software problems and performs problem resolution. Monitors systems capacity and performance, plans and executes disaster recovery procedures and provides Tier 2 technical support. Daily Duties / Responsibilities Z/OS OPERATION Z/OS SUPPORT INCLUDING PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND RESOLUTION PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF THE MAINFRAME INFRASTRUCTURE TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE AND MEET SLA EXPECTATIONS. COLLABORATE AND LIAISE WITH OTHER UNITS AND SERVE AS A TECHNICAL RESOURCE AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT. SIGNIFICANT INVOLVEMENT IN UPGRADE OF OPERATING SYSTEMS TO NEW RELEASE SIGNIFICANT INVOLVEMENT IN UPGRADE OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE PRODUCTS TO NEW RELEASES CONTRIBUTE TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AS REQUIRED. Required Education: 10 years of progressive experience in mainframe technical support. Qualifications WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF: Z/OS OPERATION JES2 OPERATION AND INTERNALS Z/OS SECURITY (RACF) Z/OS NETWORKING (VTAM, TCPIP) Z/OS SCHEDULING, AUTOMATION SMP/E SOFTWARE RMF SMF SMS WLM JCL GRS VSAM TSO 3RD PARTY SOFTWARE ASSEMBLER CATALOG MAINTENANCE PROGRAMMING SKILLS: SYSTEM EXIT DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT UTILITY AND TOOLKIT SKILLS IDMS SYNCSORT RMM Preferred Skills (Rank in order of importance): ASSEMBLER REXX SAS SMP/E SMF SMS RMF Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr