Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer

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S Linx LLC
Austin, TX, United States (Remote)
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Title: Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer

Location: 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711

Duration: Until 8/31/2026 with possible extension

Important Note: Position will be remote. Texas local candidates are highly preferred.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

  • Work involves highly advanced (senior-level) systems administration in support of agency mainframe applications and supporting infrastructure; and coordinate day-to-day system administration functions such as mainframe configuration, break/fix system support, and base user account creation/support.
  • Routine system administration functions to include security administration support, performance monitoring, security monitoring, and system maintenance.
  • Work includes supporting data entry and control work processes, overseeing and coordinating mainframe operations in the State s Consolidated Data Center Services (DCS), and working with the Network Administration, Customer Support and Applications Development & Support teams to provide support necessary 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.

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:

Years Required/Preferred Experience

  • 5 Required Experience with z/OS Systems Programming
  • 5 Required Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)
  • 3 Required Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)
  • 3 Required Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues
  • 2 Required Experience with REXX
  • 3 Preferred Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration
  • 3 Preferred Working knowledge for each of the following: z/OS Operation z/OS Networking VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
  • 3 Preferred Working knowledge of each of the following: z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC) Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE) VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH)
  • 3 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 Preferred Working knowledge of: VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) TSO (Time Sharing Option)
  • 3 Preferred Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS)
  • 3 Preferred Experience with SCLM (or other similar configuration management tools), specifically configuration and administration of SCLM
  • 3 Preferred Experience with CPM for JOBTRAC
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