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Mainframe z/OS Analyst - IST I

Illinois Secretary of State
Springfield, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/14/2025

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title : Mainframez / OS Analyst (IST I)

Division : Data Center Services

Union : IFT

Location : 2701 S Dirksen Pkwy , Springfield, IL - Sangamon County (On-Site)

Salary : Salary $4,865.00 monthly - commensurate with experience

Overview :

Works from specifications to modify and monitor a z / OS operating system and associated software. Assist senior staff with installations, testing and debugging of operating system, and associated software. Will be introduced to z / OS hardware configuration.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Participates in the Identification and resolution of mainframe hardware and software problems.
  • Will be educated and responsible for Third Party software installation. Use of SMP / e software and installation techniques for installing software on a z / OS mainframe system.
  • Will be Trained on z / OS security. Will modify basic RACF users and user profiles.
  • Receive basic assignments to monitor, modify and troubleshoot associated software, including, Job Entry Subsystem (JES2), Tape Management Software (RMM), and all Third-party software and become Proficient in the use of System Scheduling Software (TWS).
  • Assist senior staff with installations and maintenance of more complex associated software and z / OS operating system.
  • Performs other duties required or assigned by senior staff, which are reasonably within the duties enumerated above.

Education and Experience :

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of one year of college, with coursework in the computer science field OR 1.5 years of technical systems and programming experience OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Requires elementary knowledge of Information Technology concepts and principles, the theories and functions of computer systems, and the principles and techniques of Information Technology documentation.
  • Requires elementary knowledge of hardware and software, languages, and procedures to provide assigned technical and analytical support services.
  • Requires elementary knowledge of accounting and statistical theories, methods and practices.
  • Requires working knowledge of the devices for capturing data and the means available for receiving and transmitting data from remote locations to a computer.
  • Requires working knowledge of the principles and techniques of computer system documentation.
  • Requires ability to effectively participate in and profit from formal and in-service training programs.
  • Requires ability to analyze data logically.
  • Requires ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with others.
  • Requires the ability to follow oral and / or written instructions and to carry out routine operations, once established, without further instructions.
  • Requires sufficient oral and written communication skills for effective engagement with colleagues and internal users / customers.
  • Requires awareness and adherence to organizational standards for security, privacy and ethics.
  • Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver's license as required by individual positions within the class.
  • Application Process :

  • Please visit to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
  • Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
  • Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

    Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

    Salary : $4,865

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