zOS System Programmer

Must be a US Citizen who needs to currently possesses a Top Secret Clearance.

The client's U.S. Government Customer has a need for an experienced and growth minded z/OS Systems Programmer. The client's expert-level systems programmer staff analyze, create, implement, and support cutting edge technologies in support of our U.S. Government customer base.

Required Skills
The successful candidate shall have 8+ years of z/OS Systems Programming. Other requirements for the position include:

• Experienced in z/OS systems programming support and maintenance
• Experienced z/OS installation
• Experienced Troubleshooting (IPCS)
• Experienced Storage management (DFSMS) and virtual tape
• Experienced Parallel Sysplex
• Experienced in VTAM/TCPIP SMP/E knowledge and experience
• TSO/ISPF, SDSF, HOD, JCL knowledge
• RACF
• JES System Programming
• Programming skills to include Assembler
• Required: CompTIA Security+ or Network+

Preferred Skills - with years of experience needed

• 5+ experience with z/VM Installation and support
• 5+ years experience with high-performance computers
• 5+ years experience with performance analysis
• 3+ years experience with TWS, TSM
• Storage, Networking experience a plus
• 2+ years experience with high-performance networks

Provide primary job duties:
Job Duty 1 z/OS installation 50%
Job Duty 2 Diagnosing system operational problems quickly and effectively. 25%
Job Duty 3 z/OS programming 5%
Job Duty 4 Providing reliable and efficient maintenance, for all managed systems. 15%
Job Duty 5 Storage management 5%