[Hiring] Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer @Lumen Solutions Group Inc.

Role Description

We are seeking the services of 1 Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of a Legacy Level 2 Software Engineer, and the specifications outlined in this document.

• Work involves highly advanced (senior-level) systems administration in support of mainframe applications and supporting infrastructure.
• Coordinating day-to-day system administration functions such as:
  • Mainframe configuration
  • Break/fix system support
  • Base user account creation/support
• Routine system administration functions to include:
  • Security administration support
  • Performance monitoring
  • Security monitoring
  • System maintenance
• Supporting data entry and control work processes.
• Overseeing and coordinating mainframe operations in the State’s Consolidated Data Center Services (DCS).
• Working with Network Administration, Customer Support, and Applications Development & Support teams to provide necessary support 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.

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.

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 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 IMSTM.
• 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 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 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.

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 of:
  • z/OS Operation
  • z/OS Networking – VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
• 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)
• 3 years Preferred: Working knowledge of:
  • SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended)
  • RMF (Resource Measurement Facility)
  • SMF (System Management Facility)
  • WLM (Workload Management)
  • JCL (Job Control Language)
  • GRS (Global Resource Serialization)
• 3 years Preferred: Working knowledge of:
  • 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

Benefits

• Lumen and/or its clients will not provide equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.) to the selected contractor. The contractor must have their own equipment.
• Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen’s client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology.