[Hiring] Senior IBM z/OS Systems Programmer @Diné Development Corporation

Role Description

DDC IT Services is seeking a Senior IBM z/OS Systems Programmer to join their growing team. The qualified individual will provide planning, which includes development of implementation and installation plans for IBM Mainframe projects. The implementation plan shall include detailed steps and requirements to successfully implement OS’s, software or hardware upgrades, or installations to IBM System z/OS mainframe platform.

Position is contingent on contract award.

• Provide timelines and milestones required for implementation or upgrade of the IBM mainframe platform to meet government established project deadlines.
• Use required software tools, including IBM System Modification Program/extended (SMP/e), IBM system utilities (including IEBGENER, IEBCOPY, IDCAMS), to create, populate, update and configure required datasets and parameter libraries and members.
• Create and deliver detailed installation/upgrade documentation, using government specified software and processes and formats.
• Use IBM SMP/e to successfully receive and apply z/OS software and other related software on an IBM Mainframe.
• Create, define and manage system and user catalogs on the IBM Mainframe platform.
• Diagnose and resolve IBM z/OS system abends and abnormal operating environment problems using system logs and other available logs and documents.
• Create, populate, secure and troubleshoot IBM z/OS USS (UNIX Systems Services) file systems and mount points.
• Create/update and debug z/OS parameters using government processes and procedures and requirements (aka PARMLIB).
• Plan, create and update accurate, detailed documentation for IBM z/OS mainframe platform software/hardware installation/upgrades.
• Use IBM z/OS mainframe job processing to analyze and debug batch processing issues.
• Use IBM z/OS mainframe communications products, including VTAM, TCP/IP, and FTP.
• Create, update, and debug Job Entry Subsystem (JES2) parameters and statements.
• Use knowledge of storage management tools and techniques including DFHSM, ADRDSSU, SMS, and virtual tape systems to perform installation, upgrade and debugging of IBM z/OS platform issues.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Secret
• IAT-I Certification
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math and seven years' experience installing/maintaining an IBM z/OS, utilization of required software tools and utilities, implementation and testing of related software.
• Or Ten years' experience installing/maintaining an IBM z/OS, utilization of required software tools and utilities, implementation and testing of related software.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off.
• Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.