Mainframe Systems Programmer New York, NY 10001 6 month Contract C2C Onsite Interview Local Resources highly preferred Job Description On-going maintenance (install, patching, upgrades, administration, etc.,) of the mainframe z/OS operating system, accompanying storage systems and systems software products (e.g., database, transaction server, security management, scheduling, report distribution, etc.), and UNIX Systems Services. Upgrades of mainframe and related storage The candidate will be required to provide production off hour coverage (if necessary) and support periodic weekend implementations.
Required Skills - The candidate must have experience with VTAM and TCP/IP.
- 10+ years of experience working with z/OS, JES2, SMP/E, TSO, IOCP/HCD
- Basic IBM utilities (IDCAMS, IEFBR14, etc.) program product installations, working knowledge or the IBM virtual tape system and Unix System Services
- Working knowledge of CICS, IMS, DB2 and AFP printing is a plus.
- Experience in using monitoring tools such as OMEGAMON
- Working with an enterprise wide, large scale implementation
- Excellent communications skills (Oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.
- The candidate must have experience with mainframe CPU installs as a systems programmer consultant.
Education: Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of experience in relevant technical field is required.