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Job DescriptionThe Sr. Systems Programmer’s main job responsibilities will include Installation, Upgrading, Customization, Problem Determination, Performance Analysis Tuning, Capacity Planning, and WLM for the IBM Mainframe zSeries z/OS Systems, Hardware Systems & Peripherals, zSeries based ISV (Independent Software Vendor) Software, and zSeries Network Communications.
Professional skills should include utilizing Project and Change Management, along with excellent communications skills, and experience working directly with the user community, and vendor technical support personnel. The Systems Programmer is required to be on call 24x7 for providing problem resolution and high systems availability.
The Sr. Systems Programmer will interface with management and the technical staff to plan and prioritize projects tasks in accordance with departmental goals.
The Mainframe Sr. Systems Programming skills will require hardware expert knowledge of the currently supported IBM zSeries type Processors and their associated HMC (Processor Interface), SYSPLEX, Coupling Facilities, OSA (Networking Interface), ICC (Integrated Console Controller), FICON (Fiber connectivity to peripheral devices), DASD Storage/Flash Copy and ATL/VTL Tape Storage, and Network Routers (Managing device setup and addressability).
A detailed knowledge of the z/OS Operating System with hands on experience with the latest z/OS Versions and Release levels is expected. Operating Systems experience should include expert knowledge of and experience with: z/OS z/AWARE, BCP, JES2, IOCP, HCD, RMF, SMF, DFSMS, DFHSM, DFDSS, FDR, SDSF, DFSORT, SMPE, TSO, CA-MIMS, ISPF/PDF, RACF, SVC Dumps, OMEGAMON, TMON, VTAM/SNA, TCP/IP, OSPF (TCP/IP Routing Protocol), VIPA, and FTP (File Transfer z/OS). Expert knowledge and experience with the following File Formats is required: PS, PO, PDS, PDS/E, z/FS and VSAM/E). Mainframe Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery with periodic DR testing experience is required.
The following software experience will be a plus: Assembler, REXX, COBOL, PL1, XML, SAS, MXG, HTML, CRplus, BMC’s CONTROL-M, CICS/TS, IMS and DB2. Additionally, UNIX, and/or Linux experience would also be a plus.
The Sr. Systems Programmer position requires a minimum of 10 to 15 years in Data Processing, with 8 of those years in z/OS Systems Programming. Employment history should show Job responsibility within large zSeries environments.
Additional Information- "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines". - All candidates who are authorized to work in US are encouraged to apply. - Candidates must clear the Background check prior to commencing the assignment.
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Disclaimer :
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Skills Required
- 10-15 years in Data Processing with at least 8 years in z/OS Systems Programming
- Hands-on experience with IBM zSeries/z/OS installation, upgrades, customization, and release management
- Expert knowledge of z/OS components and tools (JES2, RMF, SMF, SDSF, DFSORT, SMPE, TSO, ISPF/PDF)
- Experience with mainframe storage and connectivity: DASD, FICON, ATL/VTL tape, Flash Copy, DASD management (DFSMS, DFHSM, DFDSS)
- Expertise with system networking on z/OS: VTAM/SNA, TCP/IP, OSPF, VIPA, FTP, OSA
- Security and diagnostics: RACF, SVC dumps, OMEGAMON/TPMON or equivalent monitoring tools
- Knowledge of zSeries hardware and interfaces: HMC, SYSPLEX, Coupling Facilities, ICC, network routers
- Working knowledge of file formats and datasets: PS, PO, PDS, PDSE, z/FS, VSAM
- Mainframe Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery planning and periodic DR testing experience
- Ability to be on-call 24x7 to provide problem resolution and ensure high availability
- Project and change management experience and strong communication skills working with users and vendors
- Experience in large zSeries production environments with documented job responsibilities
- Experience with Assembler, REXX, COBOL, PL/I, XML, SAS, MXG, HTML, CRplus, BMC CONTROL-M, CICS/TS, IMS, DB2, UNIX/Linux
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