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 office to various work sites or from site-to-