Description
REQ Qual Notes
- Mainframe Engineer III
- CICS systems programmer
- SMPE experience must have
- MQ and ZOS connect
- Sysplex environment
- Fluent in CICS tunning and performance
Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
Mainframe Engineer IIIs must have Parallel Sysplex experience designing, installing, maintaining and supporting the major application subsystems running on z/OS. Must possess minimum of 7 years previous experience as a systems mainframe engineer installing and supporting at least two of the three major application subsystems, CICS or MQ on z/OS and provide leadership and training.
Duties & Responsibilities
- This candidate will be fulfilling an experienced systems application mainframe engineer position.
- Responsible for the overall management and administration of CICS for z/OS and MQ for z/OS subsystems across multiple Sysplexes and CECS.
- Provides technical direction and education to programmers, analysts and technical support associates.
- Prototypes the new features, functions and strategies of new application subsystems technology.
- Capable of creating the roadmap, processes, best practices, standards and strategies for continuous improvement of monitoring, performance, resiliency, availability, and scalability of CICS and MQ on system z.
- Effective workload balance tuning and performance knowledge
- DB2 for z/OS Experience desired
- CTG experience desired
- REXX experience desired
- Vendor management experience
- Provides 24x7 oncall support within a team rotation
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 7 years of experience in CICS for z/OS or MQ for z/OS, along with mainframe related tools such as BMC Catalog Manager, BMC ChangeManager, BMC Apptune, BMC Mainview, IBM –CICS Interdependency Analyzer, IBM –CICS Performance analyzer, SMPE, ISPF, SMS, SMF.
- zCEE (zOS Connect Enterprise Edition, experience desired)
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong Leadership and Communication skills
- Document and enforce data security with consideration for key dependencies of CICS and MQ on system z.
- Expert knowledge of CICS for z/OS or MQ for z/OS along with mainframe related tools such as BMC Catalog Manager, BMC ChangeManager, BMC Apptune, BMC Mainview, IBM –CICS Interdependency Analyzer, IBM –CICS Performance analyzer, SMPE, ISPF, SMS, SMF,
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively interface and partner with all levels of the organization.
- Maintain “State of the Art’ knowledge of best practices in systems administration, high availability, metrics and business continuity specifically for CICS for z/OS or MQ for z/OS
- Candidate must be self-motivated and assertive while possessing the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a team environment
- Assists and maintains the improvement of systems administration-related plans, processes, procedures, standards and priorities.
- Provides problem resolution support, specific to CICS and MQ on z issues; identifies and resolves systems application problems, coordinates with programming application users to determine symptoms and ensure accurate problem resolution.
- Plans and implements strategies and procedures for physical disaster/recovery and contingency planning.
- Assists application development and maintenance staff with CICS and MQ on z questions and issues.
- Works with vendors on problem identification and resolution.
Skills
Mainframe, Cics, SMPE, Mq, ZOS, sysplex
Top Skills Details
Mainframe,Cics,SMPE,Mq,ZOS,sysplex
- Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification
and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to
specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
