Description
My client a well known is a leading service provider of business, information technology and communications solutions and is looking for a Mainframe Systems Programmer to join their team until March 2015.
The key responsibilities of this role include:
Provide ZOS/MVS technical support for multiple large Mainframe ZOS computer environments;
- Responsible for installs, upgrades and maintenance for the IBM ZOS operating system software and related program products;
- Build, package and distribute ZOS system software platforms per Standard operating environment;
- Customize operating environment to client requirements including program product installs, parmlib modification, usermods and exits;
- Provide Level 2 & 3 problem analysis & resolution;
- Provide SW configuration management for production client environments. Includes tracking of SW profiles, release levels, monitor and obtain SW authorization codes & expirations for each LPAR;
Experience:
- Current NV-1 security clearance;
- Requires expertise performing ZOS technical support for the following operating system software; MVS, JES2/JES3, TSO/ISPF, SMP/E, HCD, DFSMS, GRS, USS, REXX;
- A full understanding of ZOS system architecture, internals and hardware for a large Mainframe environment;
- Experience with ZOS operating System systems and related program product software installation, customization, parameters and maintenance;
- Must have experience with System Maintenance Methodologies and SMP/E maintenance utility;
- Experience with RACF/ACF2 definitions, security exits & interfaces;
- Requires good problem solving skills, ZOS dump & LOGREC analysis with the ability to debug & diagnose system abends;
- Requires parallel sysplex experience;
- Must have IBM Assembler programming knowledge;
- The ability to design, code and maintain ZOS and product system exits;
- The ability to manage small groups, lead projects and coordinate multiple tasks under time and resource constraints;
- Project management experience would be an advantage;
- Self motivated and self directed individual with a positive attitude;
- Ability to work well in a team environment;
- Ability to project a professional image to both outsourced and potential clients;
- Overtime and weekend work occasionally required, some travel necessary;
- Provide a 7/24 service on-call to clients;
- Must be able to work with staff in geographically diverse locations.
Location - Melbourne/Canberra
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced candidate who has a solid background with ZOS/MVS. If this is you please apply now! Or call Punam Dhillon for a confidential discussion.