Mainframe Systems Programmer – CICS/MQ

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JOB SUMMARY

This position is a member of the Mainframe Systems Support team and will primarily be accountable for ensuring a highly available mainframe system. This results-oriented job requires a solid understanding of mainframe sub-subsystems in a large scale parallel sysplex IBM zEnterprise environment.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

- Install, upgrade, and manage CICS/MQ environments in all test and production LPARs

- Monitor the health of the CICS/MQ environments and help troubleshoot issues to determine root cause

- Support the IBM Z Mainframe z/OS environment using SMP/E, ISPF/SDSF. USS, JES2, JCL, and IBM/third-party utilities

- Provide stable and secure mainframe sub-system support

- Maintain the sysplexed environment for CICS/MQ

- Participate in disaster recovery exercises

- Install and maintain third party software products related to CICS/MQ

- Build alerting and automation scripts

- Use performance reports/metrics to identify process/availability improvement opportunities

- Research and assess new technology for potential deployment

- Conduct troubleshooting and problem analysis

- Conduct change inspections; determine associated risks and readiness for implementation

- Available to work a flexible work schedule that would include infrastructure releases and on-call rotation

EXPERIENCE

Required

- 3 years of experience in one or many of the following tasks: analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing technical solutions, as well as providing general production support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects

- 3 years of technical problem solving, solution implementation, team/project collaboration experience

- 3 years of basic computer science concepts and principles, common operating systems, development languages/scripting

Preferred
- Experience in mainframe systems programmer with a focus on one or more of the following:
- z/OS concepts and utilities

- RACF

- TSO

- Plex Configurations

- JES2

- SMP/e

- JCL

- Assembler

- REXX programming

SKILLS

- Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast-paced environment

- Adaptability: Ability to take on diverse tasks and projects, adapting to the evolving needs of the organization

- Analytical Thinking: Analytical skills with a focus on detail and accuracy

- Interest and ability to learn other technologies as needed

- Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with a range of data tools and technologies, with a willingness to learn new skills as needed

- Track record in designing, implementing, and/or supporting large-scale technical solutions

- Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

- Demonstrated passion for user experience and improving usability

- Team Collaboration: A team player who can work effectively in cross-functional environments

- Can demonstrate an approach to product installation and problem diagnostics

- Understand the concepts behind backup and recovery

- Can navigate through vender portals for maintenance updates and problem resolution

- Can work with customer and co workers for root cause issues

- Demonstrate capability to drive innovation with efficiency and deliver improved solutions for the customer

- Understands the core responsibilities of a mainframe systems programmer

EDUCATION

Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.

Preferred
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems,Computer Engineering or related field.

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required
- None

Preferred
- None

Language (Other than English):
None
Travel Requirement:
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office- or Remote-based
Teaches / trains others
Occasionally

Travel from the