Sr Mainframe Programmer - Washington, DC - DUE BY 3/15 with Security Clearance

Company: Abbtech Professional Resources, Inc
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 18, 2019

Job Description:

Job Description: Duties include, but are not limited to: * Mainframe Automation Systems Programmer ---Responsible for the installation, configuration, monitoring, automation, integrity, technical support, and maintenance of the Department---s IBM System z mainframe automations and user application Software environment. * Open Systems (Red Hat Linux) BMC MainView Console Management for zEnterprise (formally known as IO Concepts) --- responsible for the installation, configuration, monitoring, automation, integrity, technical support, and maintenance of the Department---s remote MVS console emulator application software environment and coding of all automated alert notifications. * -- * Installation, customization, and patching of the CA-Scheduler and CA-OPS/MVS software products. * -- * Provide onsite support of OSS PM activities 10 weekends per year supporting products for which he or she is responsible. -- This position requires: Systems Programming Support: * Must install, maintain, and support software that executes on the mainframe and Red Hat Linux systems. Requires strong automation strategy and REXX coding skills. * Thorough knowledge of-- the installation , customization, and configuration of CA OPS/MVS, CA OPS/MVS Multi-System Facility (MSF), CA-ENF, CA- Datacom/AD, CA Scheduler, and BMC MainView Console Management for zEnterprise. * Thorough knowledge of z/OS Parmlib procedures and error checking, critical for successful mainframe CPU Initial Program Loads (IPL---s). * Strong analytical, performance tuning, and problem resolution skills. * Proven ability to identify, analyze, and resolve automation software and customer application software related problems. * Thorough knowledge of code writing required by the various software packages. * Extensive experience installing and migrating to new software releases. * Thorough knowledge of coding scripts that are processed through BMC---s XMATTERS that generates automated alerts. DB2 Support: * Ensure integrity, availability and performance of DB2 database systems by providing technical support and maintenance. * Monitor database performance and recommend improvements for operational efficiency. * Assist in capacity planning, space management and data maintenance activities for database system. * Perform troubleshooting and maintenance of multiple databases. * Monitor databases regularly to check for any errors such as existing locks and failed updates. * Oversee utilization of data and log files. * Manage database logins and permissions for users. Required Skills: * IBM z196, IBM z10, IBM EC12, IBM TS3500 VTL * Operating Systems:-- z/OS, Red Hat LINUX * IBM SW:-- DB2, JES2, TSO, ISPF, SDSF, RMF, SMF, JCL, FTP, VTAM, SMP/E, CA-OPS/MVS, SyslogD, Teleview, IBM Utilities, Unix System Services (USS),-- ZFS File System, Tape Management Software (CA-1), HSM, CA-Scheduler, CA-ENF CA-MSM * Languages:-- Assembly Languages, CLIST, REXX, * Other:-- BMC Remedy Change Management, Reflections, CONNECT:DIRECT, FDR Desired Skills: * Ability to apply user requirements to the analysis, planning, and design of technology systems. * Ability to communicate problems and solutions both verbally and in writing to the Government Lead. * Ability to work independently and troubleshoot problems with speed and efficiency. * Ability to work closely with others in a team environment * Ability to interface with all customer levels. * Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to communicate and convey information (orally and in writing) to a diverse audience, including management, non-technical, and technical staff . -- Clearance: Top Secret ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans Top Secret

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