Job Description:

· Ongoing maintenance (install, patching, upgrades, administration, etc.,) of the mainframe z/OS operating system, accompanying storage systems and systems software products (e.g., database, transaction server, security management, scheduling, report distribution, etc.), and UNIX Systems Services.

· Upgrades of mainframe and related storage.

· The candidate will be required to provide production off hour coverage (if necessary) and support periodic weekend implementations.

Requirements:

· The candidate must have experience with VTAM and TCP/IP.

· 10+ years of experience working with z/OS, JES2, SMP/E, TSO, IOCP/HCD. Basic IBM utilities

· (IDCAMS, IEFBR14, etc.) program product installations, working knowledge or the IBM virtual tape system and Unix System Services.

· Working knowledge of CICS, IMS, DB2 and AFP printing is a plus.

· Experience in using monitoring tools such as OMEGAMON.

· Working with an enterprise wide, large scale implementation.

· Excellent communications skills (Oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.

· The candidate must have experience with mainframe CPU installs as a systems programmer consultant.

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field, OR 15 years of experience working in the mainframe system programmer field.