Mainframe Programmer

Skysoft Inc
Falls Church, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Falls Church, United States of America

Tech stack

IBM System I
Customer Information Control System (CICS)
CLIST
COBOL
IBM DB2
Disaster Recovery
Hard Disk Drives
IBM System/360
Job Control Language (JCL)
Rexx (Programming Language)
Mainframes
Virtual Storage Access Methods
Z/OS
Data Storage Management
Storage Technologies

Job description

  • Manage 16TB of z/OS disk storage and EMC DLm tape data, including DASD backups, monitoring, allocation, and dataset management.
  • Administer storage software and tools, such as CA 1, CA Vantage, CA Vtape, FDR/ABR,
  • FATS/FATAR, and EMC Mainframe Enabler Suite, and maintain z/OS (v2.2 & v2.4).
  • Lead mainframe storage hardware upgrades (e.g., DLm2500, Data Domain 6400, VMAX to PMAX migrations).
  • Oversee Disaster Recovery processes, including testing, documentation, and live recovery operations and audit requirements.
  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation for storage and disaster recovery operations.
  • Provide on-call support for mainframe storage operations and issue resolution.

Requirements

  • Strong expertise in z/OS mainframe storage management (DASD, EMC DLm, DFSMS).
  • Experience with storage hardware/software upgrades and migrations.
  • Proven capabilities in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
  • Proficiency in storage tools: CA 1, CA Vantage, FDR/ABR, EMC Mainframe Enabler Suite, etc.
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience; bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Strong documentation skills and ability to work independently.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Expertise with IBM's System Managed Storage (SMS) concepts, policies, and best practices.

Proficiency in automating operational processes within mainframe environments, leveraging tools such as IBM System Automation, REXX, CLIST, or equivalent.

Familiarity with additional mainframe technologies such as CICS, DB2, COBOL, JCL, and virtual storage access methods (VSAM).

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