Key Facts

Remote From:

Texas (USA)

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Communication
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Analytical Skills
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Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

Roles & Responsibilities

Experience with z/OS Systems Programming (5 years)
Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS) (5 years)
Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security) (3 years)
Experience with REXX (2 years)

Requirements:

Provide SME support for z/OS operating systems and components; plan, implement, and test releases, upgrades, or changes to z/OS, networks, and software.
Administer ISV products (e.g., BlueZone) and provide end-user support; administer SCLM and support configuration management.
Diagnose platform and software issues with root-cause analysis and advise on system performance enhancements and capacity planning.
Lead or participate in projects affecting the z/OS platform; support Mainframe Production Control, Mainframe Job Scheduler, and integration testing of new products with existing applications.

LanceSoft, Inc.

About LanceSoft, Inc.

Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a pioneer in delivering top-notch Global Workforce Solutions and IT Services to a diverse clientele. As a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization, we pride ourselves on fostering global cross-cultural connections that advance both the careers of our employees and the success of our clients' businesses. At LanceSoft, our mission is clear: to leverage our global network to seamlessly connect businesses with the right talent and individuals with the right opportunities, all without bias. We believe in providing Global Workforce Solutions with a personalized, human touch. Our comprehensive range of services spans various domains, encompassing temporary and permanent staffing, Statement of Work (SOW) arrangements, payrolling, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), application design and development, program/project management, and engineering solutions. Currently, our team of over 5,000 professionals caters to 110+ enterprise clients worldwide, including Fortune companies. Our client base represents a diverse spectrum of industries, including Banking & Financial Services, Semiconductor/VLSI, Technology, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Government, Telecom & Media, Retail & Distribution, Oil & Gas, and Energy & Utilities. Headquartered in Herndon, VA, LanceSoft operates 32+ regional offices across the North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. We also have nine delivery centers strategically located in India in Bangalore, Indore, Noida, Baroda, Hyderabad, Bhubaneshwar, Dehradun, Goa, and Aligarh to further enhance our client service capabilities.

Company type: XLarge

Founded: 2018

Company size: 5001 - 10000

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Job description

Railroad Commission of Texas requires the services of 1 Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of a Legacy Level 2 Software Engineer, and the specifications outlined in this document for the Railroad Commission of Texas.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Railroad Commission of Texas and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Railroad Commission of Texas will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
• Work involves highly advanced (senior-level) systems administration in support of agency mainframe applications and supporting infrastructure; and coordinate day-to-day system administration functions such as mainframe configuration, break/fix system support, and base user account creation/support.
• Routine system administration functions to include security administration support, performance monitoring, security monitoring, and system maintenance.
• Work includes supporting data entry and control work processes, overseeing and coordinating mainframe operations in the State’s Consolidated Data Center Services (DCS), and working with the Network Administration, Customer Support and Applications Development & Support teams to provide support necessary for day-to-day mainframe operations.
• Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration for Change Data Capture processing using mainframe data sources and targets (i.e., IMS and VSAM) a plus.

The Worker will apply their expert knowledge and experience as a Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer to support both the needs of the Legacy Systems as well as those for the Mainframe Transformation Team.

WORKER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Provide primary support as the subject matter expert for z/OS operating systems and system components; provide direct technical support as needed in the 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 IMSTM.
• Diagnose platform, software and related product issues and follow up with 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 support for technical consultation and inquiries from the other IT technical teams.
• Provide support as technical lead on internal team projects or participate on project teams that impact the z/OS platform.
• Provide support for Integration-testing 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.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years	Required/Preferred	Experience
5	Required	Experience with z/OS Systems Programming
5	Required	Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)
3	Required	Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)
3	Required	Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues
2	Required	Experience with REXX
3	Preferred	Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration
3	Preferred	Working knowledge for each of the following: • z/OS Operation • z/OS Networking – VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
3	Preferred	Working knowledge for each of the following: • z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC) • Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE) • VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH)
3	Preferred	Working knowledge for each of the following: • SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) • RMF (Resource Measurement Facility) • SMF (System Management Facility) • WLM (Workload Management) • JCL (Job Control Language)
3	Preferred	Working knowledge for each of the following: • GRS (Global Resource Serialization) • VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) • TSO (Time Sharing Option)
3	Preferred	Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL – RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS)
3	Preferred	Experience with SCLM (or other similar configuration management tools), specifically configuration and administration of SCLM
3	Preferred	Experience with CPM for JOBTRAC