Mainframe Programmer (z/OS)

Overview:

JOB TITLE: Mainframe Programmer (z/OS)

GOVERNMENT AGENCY: DOJ Justice Management Division (JMD)

POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Position; Government contractor supporting DOJ JMD

LOCATION: Remote

POSITION TIMING: Position requires DOJ Public Trust clearance; candidate can start once complete (4-6 weeks)  

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 11 Paid Federal Holidays, PTO, education reimbursement

ITC Federal is an information technology and consulting company focused on servicing the needs of the Federal Government. ITC’s mission is to apply earned expertise in information technology and information assurance/security to assist this client in achieving its mission. ITC is located in Fairfax, VA and offers outstanding compensation and benefits plan and a challenging and rewarding professional work environment.

We are seeking a versatile z/OS Senior Systems Programmer skilled in the z/OS operating system.  This position requires the ability to plan, install, configure, customize and maintain IBM z/OS operating system software and various other base and optional features including TSO/E, ISPF/PDF, JES2, SDSF, in a multi-LPAR, multi-site environment. Additional responsibilities may also include management, maintenance, and upgrade of various IBM program products and Independent Software Vendor (ISV) software. The Sr. Systems Programmer must also be able to provide on-call services after normal working hours to respond to issues or to implement configuration changes. 

• Installation and customization of IBM z/OS and associated major subsystems.
• Installation and customization of IBM and non-IBM software products the run on the z/OS operating system.
• Monitor the operating system using tools including BMC to improve performance and to diagnose and resolve problems.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and provide follow-up support to various customer organizations
• Respond to issues generated from the Helpdesk, Operations, and Applications staff
• Participate in disaster recovery procedures.
• Create and maintain system policies and user documentation.

• 9+ years of programming experience with a Bachelors degree in Math, Computer Science or Information Systems from an accredited college or university or 2+ or more years applied experience without a degree
• IBM z/OS 2.2 or above internal knowledge
• Proficient with IBM z/OS installation tools to include SMP/E, z/OSMF, PDO, etc.
• Experience in UNIX Systems Services under z/OS
• Experience with hardware configuration tools (HCD, IODF)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with z/OS Security product CA Topsecret.
• Knowledge of other IBM products such as CICS and DB2.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Candidate must be able to function in general office environment.

ITC Federal is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law.