Job Description

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General description

Join the Information Technology team as a Senior Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer! Work involves installing IBM z/OS Systems Software and 3rd party vendor (System z) software products. This includes researching, planning and defining specific procedures for mainframe related issues and tasks; developing software requirements and mainframe equipment requirements to ensure efficient processing. In addition, researching possible system changes and enhancements to provide for tuning opportunities; and developing and implementing complex mainframe system software changes. May plan, assign, and/or coordinate the work of others. The candidate must have the ability to learn new concepts quickly and apply knowledge appropriately in a highly active environment with ever-changing circumstances. Apply today and help the Comptroller's office keep the Texas economy strong!

Work Hours

Works hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM, 40-hour week, Monday - Friday. Occasionally will work additional hours including weekends and holidays. Performs rotating on-call duties related to mainframe storage software and hardware support (24 x 7). Hours may change based on business need.

This position is eligible for 100% remote working if certain conditions are met. Qualified candidates will be considered for remote working based on several factors, including, but not limited to: geographical proximity, work history, regulatory factors, etc.



Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

• Eight (8) years' experience with IBM z/OS system software and z/OS Third Party Vendor installation, maintenance, and support.

• Experience with Mainframe software installation techniques and methodologies

• Experience with JES3 or JES2, JCL and TSO/ISPF and SMPE

• Experience with utility programs including: IDCAMS, IEBGENER, IEBCOPY, ADRDSSU, and SORT

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field.

• Four (4) years' experience with IBM z/OS Db2 software installation, maintenance, and support.

• Experience with scripting languages including REXX, CLIST and SAS

• Experience with SMF, RMF and WLM

• Experience with Mainframe Change Control products (BMC ISPW or equivalent)

• Experience with RACF and zSecure Suite

• Experience with Communication Server/TCPIP

• Experience with zOSMF, Coupling Facility, Parallel Sysplex

Substitutions

One (1) additional year of experience with z/OS or Db2 within a z/OS environment may substitute for thirty (30) semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).

In this role you will:

Mainframe Software Management

• Plans, installs, maintains, upgrades and administers IBM mainframe (System z) computer software

• Modifies IBM mainframe software parameters, configuration values and options

• Installs corrective service to fix IBM mainframe software problems

• Tests mainframe system software changes before moving them to a production environment

• Manages the installation, maintenance, and support of the Db2 data sharing groups as well as non-data sharing subsystems.

• Manages the installation, maintenance, and support of Db2 related products and tools on z/OS platform.

• Follows agency standards, policies and guidelines

• Documents all mainframe system software changes

• Assists users and programmers with mainframe software problems, including performance problems

• Assists users and programmers with new and existing mainframe software features

• Communicates any potential problems or benefits of mainframe software changes to management

• Performs rotating on-call duties related to z/OS and other mainframe software and hardware support (24 x 7)

• Attends, oversees, and/or conducts training as assigned

Mainframe Systems Analysis and Research

• Researches and analyzes IBM mainframe (System z) problems, including mainframe software performance problems, and determine the best course of action to eliminate those problems

• Researches and analyzes mainframe software options and features. Determines which options are optimal for the installation of mainframe software products

• Ensures that installations are compatible with other mainframe software products and/or previous releases

• Verifies that hardware and software products function with any planned mainframe system hardware and software upgrades

• Researches and analyzes new products or mainframe software features to find more efficient or more cost effective ways to support the business objectives and goals of the agency

Disaster Recovery

• Participates in the Disaster Recovery planning process as required

• Participates in the Disaster Recovery Hotsite exercises as required

• Updates Disaster Recovery plans and procedures as required

Work Management

• Initiates planning tasks for short and long range work assignments

• Participates in budget planning, researching and estimating costs, as needed

• Prepares reports and provides information requested by management

• Identifies and coordinates tasks during an assignment

• Develops methods and plans to accomplish all tasks

• Keeps management informed of work progress and problems

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Veterans:

To receive veteran's preference a copy of your DD214 (Member 4) is required.

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall within the essential duties of the job position or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position. Please call Human Resources, CPA Veterans Liaison at 512-475-3560/800-531-5441 for more information or assistance.

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Important Notes to the Candidate:

Salary is contingent upon qualifications. CPA employees in the same job classification, if selected, will be laterally transferred with no increase in salary. (An example might be an Accounts Examiner III in Revenue Administration who moves to an Accounts Examiner III in the Enforcement division).

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Applications submitted through Work In Texas:

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

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