z/OS System Programmer

Role: z/OS System ProgrammerLocation: RemoteYears of Experience: 10+ *** Visa: USC only ***Required skills/Level of Experience:• 10+ years of experience with z/OS and z/OS third-party product installation, configuration, and upgrade planning•  5+ years experience supporting a stabilized IBM mainframe system environment•  SMP/E•  JES2•  RACF, ACF2, and Top Secret administration•  SMF/RMF•  Mainframe hardware (z15 & z16)•  TCP/IP•   DF/SMS, catalog management•   Sysplex•  Expert knowledge of file formats (PS, PO, PDS, PDS/E, z/FS, and VSAM/E)• Good knowledge of Workload Manager for z/OS• Reporting for z/OS, familiar with security reports.•  z/OS system-level parameters•  Evaluation of new z/OS third-party products•  Monitoring system software access, performance, and resource utilization•  Report and resolve software problems with product-level support•  Diagnose, isolate, and resolve operating system, third-party, and utility software problems.•  Proficient in Audits• Problem determination skillsNice to have skills:•  Strong communication skills – written and verbal.•  Strong curiosity about client business needs, coupled with a passion to stay on the cutting edge.•  Consulting skills including team building, flexibility, and client-facing skills.•  Ability to demonstrate skills in analysis, design, implementation, and development processes.•  Experience with Federal Government clients.