Mainframe Programmers - Texas Railroad Commission - Austin, TX

Location: 1701 N. Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78701

Telework Policy: Primary work location will be from home. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.

Visa Status: US Citizens, Green Card, EAD only.

Required Skills

• 5 years – Experience with z/OS Systems Programming
• 5 years – Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)
• 3 years – Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)
• 3 years – Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues
• 2 years – Experience with REXX

Preferred Skills

• 3 years – Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration
• 3 years – Working knowledge of z/OS Operation, z/OS Networking (VTAM, TCP/IP)
• 3 years – Working knowledge of z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC), Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE), VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH)
• 3 years – Working knowledge of SMP/E, RMF, SMF, WLM, JCL
• 3 years – Working knowledge of GRS, VSAM, TSO
• 3 years – Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL – RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS)
• 3 years – Experience with SCLM (or other similar configuration management tools), specifically configuration and administration of SCLM
• 3 years – Experience with CPM for JOBTRAC

Responsibilities

• Apply expert knowledge and experience as a Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer to support both Legacy Systems and the Mainframe Transformation Team.
• Perform highly advanced (senior-level) systems administration in support of agency mainframe applications and supporting infrastructure.
• Coordinate day-to-day system administration functions such as mainframe configuration, break/fix system support, and base user account creation/support.
• Handle routine system administration functions including security administration support, performance monitoring, security monitoring, and system maintenance.
• Support data entry and control work processes, oversee and coordinate mainframe operations in the State’s Consolidated Data Center Services (DCS).
• Collaborate with Network Administration, Customer Support, and Applications Development & Support teams to ensure day-to-day mainframe operations.
• Provide primary support as the subject matter expert for z/OS operating systems and system components.
• Provide direct technical support for planning, implementation, and testing of releases, upgrades, or changes to z/OS operating system, network, and component software.
• Provide end user support for assigned Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products such as BlueZone.
• Provide primary administration and end user support for SCLM.
• Provide input and recommendations for hardware capacity planning.
• Provide primary administrative support for CICS® and IMS™.
• Diagnose platform, software, and related product issues, and perform root cause analysis.
• Analyze performance issues and provide input and recommendations for capacity planning.
• Provide input and recommendations for system-wide performance tuning to meet required levels of service.
• Provide input and recommendations for system parameters and system libraries management.
• Provide technical consultation and support for other IT technical teams.
• Serve as technical lead on internal team projects or participate on project teams impacting the z/OS platform.
• Support integration-testing of new products with existing applications and user procedures.
• Assist with maintaining and providing technical support for Mainframe Production Control and Support Jobs and monthly Mainframe Job Scheduler.
• Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration for Change Data Capture processing using mainframe data sources and targets (e.g., IMS and VSAM) is a plus.