Advisory SW Engineer, Research & Development

Job Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be performing the tasks of a zOS systems programmer maintaining and upgrading the zOS Operating System and supporting users.
• Technology and Solutions Development, located in Boulder Colorado, is seeking an experienced zOS systems programmer (IBM Mainframe Systems technical skills and knowledge).
• This role is for an experienced Systems programmer, not an application developer/programmer. The candidate needs to be a systems expert with experience.
• The successful candidate will be performing the tasks of a zOS systems programmer maintaining and upgrading the zOS Operating System and supporting users.
• This assignment is a hybrid position, located in Boulder Colorado (free parking), where the candidate may need to come on site periodically.
• We would consider a remote worker (U.S.) for the right candidate that contains the required z/OS skills and technical knowledge.
• Position requires U.S Citizenship.
• Prefer Part time worker (consistent 3 days per week / 24 hours per week). Would consider full-time for the right candidate.

Skills:

• Mainframe zOS systems software programming experience and expertise.
• Experience working with hardware to include a basic understanding of FICON/ESCON connectivity, DASD architecture [alias (PAV) management, cryptographic coprocessors, data encryption techniques] and virtual (VTS) tape libraries.
• zOS experience with catalog management, ISPF/SDSF, z/FS Filesystems, Unix System Services, RACF, JES parameters, SYS1.PARMLIB, SYS1.PROCLIB members.
• zOS SYSPLEX management including couple dataset definition and coupling facilities.
• Dataset/Storage/Disk/Tape management (allocation, backup, restore, etc.) including DFDSS, DFSMS storage constructs, DFHSM Mgmt/Cleanup, DFRMM, XCF, System Logger, etc.
• Ability to debug and resolve Mainframe operating system software issues (across older to current z/OS levels).
• Work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently as needed.
• Ability to teach and assist users and other team members.
• Availability to work some weekend / off-shift coverage and maintenance windows.
• Deep knowledge of zOS and JES System Programming.
• RACF Administration Experience; Userids, RACF User Groups, Resources, KeyRings, etc.
• IBM Software Installations: ServerPacs using zOSMF, CBPDO, any related IBM Software product installs and customization.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree is preferred with at least 05 to 07 years of work experience, or equivalent zOS experience.