Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
No Travel Required
Able to Provide Sponsorship
Skills
ISPF
DASD
Debugging
Disaster Recovery
EntireX
IBM
IBM DB2
IP
CLIST
Common Lisp
Communication
Computer Networking
Conflict Resolution
Intellectual Property
AS/400 Control Language
Adapter
Analytical Skill
Software Management
RACF
Reporting
Routing
SDSF
SFTP
SMP/E
SSL
Management
Mentorship
Mirroring
Physical Data Model
Problem Solving
Rexx
Assembly Language
CICS
JCL
Job Entry Subsystem 2/3
MFT
Mainframe
Supervision
TCP/IP
TLS
TSO
Testing
Training
Unix
VTAM
VTS
Writing
z/OS
Job Details
Required Skills & Abilities:
- 20+ years of experience with mainframe software management specific to VTAM & TCPIP sub-system and associated software products. Experience supporting/leading/training of software management use with little or no direction. This would include all aspects such as logical/physical design, defining, implementing, monitoring, reporting and utilities.
- Actively mentor and guide staff in development of mainframe implementation, testing, and maintaining of VTAM & TCPIP software and related system software skills.
- Monitor VTAM & TCPIP and its components to make recommendations to better utilize resources for optimal performance and cost-effectiveness. Ability to install and customize IBM and third-party software using SMP/E & IEBCOPY
- Ability to perform multiple activities simultaneously with minimal supervision.
- Possible travel and variable hours may be required.
- Ability to write/read/debug programs in a batch and online environment.
- Ability to write software exit program(s) and use software utilities as required.
- Solid knowledge of mainframe JCL and utilities.
- Expert knowledge with Disaster Recovery Best Practices
- Expert knowledge of OSA Adapters, IP, VTAM & SSL/TLS Traces.
- Expert knowledge of FTPS, SFTP, AT/TLS, VVP, JQP, MFT & EntireX.
- Expert knowledge of CL Super Session, TN3270 & Enterprise Extender.
- Experience using TSO, ISPF, SDSF, IPTRACE & NTSTAT
- Experience using RACF commands for managing digital certificates & keyrings
- Experience with IP Routing, IP subnet structures, VIPA and hyper-sockets
- Experience with DR DASD/VTS mirroring & associated networking requirements
- Experience writing in Assembler, REXX and CLISTs.
- Experience and understanding of z/OS UNIX environment.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to think strategically and act tactically.
- Ability to work in a team environment, share ideas and take direction. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Working knowledge of z/OS, CICS & JES2
- Experience with DB2, DR & Contracts
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