Mainframe admin

Location : Remote Duration : 8 Months Internal Notes

• Client : State of NC North Carolina Department of Information Technology
• 3700 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh NC 27609
• Slots 2
• Pay rate : $50-60 per HR W2 or $60-70 Per HR C2C

The Operations and Systems Software Programmer reports to a Managerwithin Mainframe Hosting of the Service Delivery Division of DIT.

The ServiceDelivery Division provides the delivery and management of IT solutions based oncustomer requirements within a 24 7 365 operational environment.

The solutions provided by Mainframe Hosting include : Distributed and MainframeSystems, Middleware, Network Security, Storage and Data Protection as well asData Center Operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Recommended in this Position

This section describes those criteria required to be successful in thisposition depending on the technology to be supported :

Knowledge of distributed systems, Middleware Technologies and basicnetworking is desired

Education and Experience Recommended :

• Required Minimum Training : A four year degree and four years progressive programming including two years of systems programming or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Additional Training / Experience : Senior CICS Systems Programmer with at least three years experience z / OS program products which may include RACF, CICS, IMS, MQ, WebSphere including two years in z / OS Systems administration .
• Equivalent Training and Experience : Four years of core z / OS operating system administration experience plus two years of general systems programming and demonstrated third party program product installation and administration.

Descriptionof Work :

Installing Software : Installsoftware using standard State naming conventions and standards. Each vendorproduct is unique to install, customize, maintain, and support.

Transfersoftware from vendor supplied media to DIT systems and verify installationaccording to vendor guidelines and recommendations.

Coordinate with multiplevendors and DIT / Customer systems programming and application staff concerningrequired patches, fix packs and maintenance upgrades as needed to reduce andmitigate possible software outages.

Customizing Software : Work closely with other DIT teams to set security rules using z / OSResource Access Control Facility (RACF) and product specificsecurity features.

Also coordinate the implementation of other systemsinterfaces for access to Transaction Services.

Schedule and test, during off peak times, software upgrades and patches toreduce the impact on production work. Coordinate this testing with DIT clientsand other DIT staff to reduce impact to other system software and operatingsystem changes.

Document new systems in Users Guide and make copies available to DIT ServiceDelivery Division and compose technical information bulletins detailing theimpact on clients and outlining any changes they may have to make.

Monitoring and Tuning Systems Software : Use specialized software tomonitor systems performance. Make the necessary adjustments as needed toprovide maximum performance of system software.

Make recommendations to clientson application changes as needed to provide better code reuse, performancegains and data throughput.

If there is an application problem, work with theappropriate client to resolve the issue in a timely manner, which may involveother Service Delivery personnel.

Solving Problems : Analyze problems reported by clients and internalstaff; work with vendor to determine solutions and establish corrective actionplan;

assist clients and internal staff with related questions.

Training : Attend professional seminars and classes. Separate RTR By signing below, I acknowledge and agree that USM Business Systems INC has the soleright to represent me in matters of work assignment relating the NC ITManaged Services Contract by submitting my professional resume to theContracts Managed Service Provider, Computer Aid, Inc .

for therequirement identified below. I also acknowledge and verify that all theinformation contained in my resume related to my technical credentials isaccurate and is based on educational training and professional experienceobtained throughout my career.

VectorVMS Requirement Number and Title(including Name of Agency) : USM SYSTEMS INC / NCDIT - TechnicalSpecialist- Senior (749416) Skill Required / Desired Amount Possessed years of exp z / OS Systems experience Required 3 CICS TS installation Required 3 z / OS Operating System experience with subsystem (CICS / IMS / RACF, etc.

3rd party program products, storage management. Required 3 CICS debug and analysis Required 3

Last updated : 2024-10-16

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