Senior Systems Programmer

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NCS has been helping enterprises staff and deliver business-critical projects for over 30 years. We are business and technology consultants who understand what works when aligning the people needed to help our clients succeed.

Our client is seeikng a Senior Systems Programmer for a full-time permanent role. The Systems Programmer will have sole responsibility for the z/OS system and will be responsible for being on call as necessary. This is a 100% remote role. Provide advanced systems installation skills for the IBM z/OS mainframe environment with emphasis on z/OS installation, maintenance, support, and deep knowledge of z/OS internal operations.

Must be able to perform complex tasks and support complex systems with little or no supervision.

Must be a mainframe technical lead.

Must be able to host and lead conference calls with staff and vendors. This includes but is not limited to evaluating operating system failures, system dump analysis, opening & managing support tickets, problem resolution, and providing ongoing communication to peers and management.

Must be able to follow directions and follow up on tasks assigned from management.

Must be committed to continual learning and expanding current skills.

Specific responsibilities include installation of the z/OS operation systems via IBM ServerPac process and SMP/E utility. Responsible for the implementation and support of z/OS Sysplex and the coupling facility/data sharing environment.

Other specific duties include implementation, support, and customization of IBM products JES2, TSO, ISPF, VSAM, Unix Systems Services, Catalog services, and all related procedures and processes.

Must have knowledge of IBM support procedures related to system maintenance and emergency software patches/fixes. Knowledge of the z/OS hardware environment (server, disk, tape) is essential, as well as all skills related to maintaining that environment (i.e. HCD and IOCDS).

Job requires 24x7 on call support; troubleshooting, coordination, assisting and advising in recovery from component failures of supported systems; assisting in best-of-breed technology evaluations, assisting in product and system benchmarks.

Must be able to interact with and provide technical direction for other users. Must be able to explain technical concepts and provide training to others.

Must be a team player. Must be able to interact with customers, outside vendors, contract employees, and external consultants.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary contact for the installation, support and maintenance of the latest IBM z/OS operating system and its components (JES2, TSO-ISPF, z/OS automation, SMP/E, ServerPacs, Sysplex, Coupling facility configuration and support)

In-depth knowledge of IBM z/OS support environment procedures and processes, including PTFs, ServerPacs, APARs, RSU packages, zOSMF

In-depth knowledge of z/OS IO subsystem and development of IOCDS and HCD

Installation of software products, specifically IBM z/OS mainframe-based tools and other system utilities, TCP/IP, RACF, Unix System Services, and VTAM

In-depth knowledge of the z/OS hardware operational environment, including Z server, HMC, DASD subsystem, and virtual tape system (VTS), including all recovery (DR) components and capabilities

Knowledge of Disaster Recovery design and implementation in support of a remote recovery site

In-depth knowledge of z/OS operating system and component exits

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Development of tools, scripts, and/or other programming opportunities, as well as completing all related documentation necessary

Coding interfaces with many system management tools to gather appropriate data on IBM mainframes

Determination of requirements from the user community and translate those requirements into a tool that delivers value to customers

Development of operational procedures for supported systems

Interacting with end user departments, Product Development, and IS&O staff; outside relationships include vendors of data processing products and professional organizations

Knowledge of zOSMF usage and capabilities

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Extraordinary analytical and design ability, very high degree of creativity; in depth knowledge of the business implications of technical approaches, directions, and solutions; ability to innovate in highly complex technical areas; ability to achieve results; advanced project planning and coordination skills; superior communication skills; success in subordinate positions

Requires in-depth knowledge of supported operating systems, utilities, vendor products, applicable programming languages, diagnostic techniques, terminal dialog techniques, database management systems, teleprocessing monitors, benchmarking methodologies, applicable communications protocols, applicable hardware configurations, and use of statistical and analytical tools for system monitoring and evaluation

In-depth knowledge of technology, network, data, and applications architectures

Proficient in use of desktop-based productivity applications, networking, and open systems standards; no supervision required; must be able to serve as project technical leader/coordinator for mainframe-related technical projects

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates will have 10 years of relevant work experience

College graduate preferred

Operating Systems:

zOS (IBM Mainframe) Applications/software

COBOL

Assembler

REXX

zOS JCL

ISPF

Company info

NCS Technologies, Inc.
Website : http://www.ncst.com