Mainframe System Analyst

Allied Consultants, Inc.
Austin, TX
24 Oct 2024

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OverviewAllied Consultants, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has for 30 years been a premier provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced

Mainframe System Analyst to be a key resource on a technical services team.Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan.

Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check

Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.ResponsibilitiesThe Candidate will perform complex mainframe computer systems analysis work. The candidate will successfully work in the mainframe systems team which manages the z/OS operating system software and related IBM program products such as Db2, and 3rd party software. Work involves the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of mainframe systems. Oversees the development of operating procedures for technical support, troubleshooting, maintenance, and innovative systems administration techniques. Provides guidance in troubleshooting and solving complex problems related to mainframe system software incident and problem calls, and the processing of service requests and tasks. Supports projects that cross functional agency systems and other state entities that require coordination, planning, and scheduling during project development and implementation. The Candidate must be able to:
  • Coordinate testing, debugging, and preparing of test data, and interact with technical and non- technical staff in the coordination of changes
  • Coordinate mainframe change requests and implement during Sunday maintenance (5 am to 10 am)
  • Provide technical support for users and mainframe software developers for related issues
  • Research mainframe related problems, technical or performance related, and proposes solution(s) for implementation.
  • Provides utilization, performance reports and other reports as requested by management
  • Deliver tested, production-ready software solutions that meet strict availability requirements in a large-scale enterprise environment
  • Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to existing staff
  • Participate in and perform mainframe disaster recovery activities for section including but not limited to, participating in disaster recovery hot site exercises, and managing the mainframe systems related jobs and schedules and updating documentation
  • Contributes to studies and the preparation of reports that include study findings, recommendations, and instructions for proposed system implementations; formulates logical descriptions of problems; and devises and implements optimum solutions
  • Manages work activities for short and long range for mainframe related assignments, communicating with management and other team members in a professional, timely and effective manner.
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:Candidates that do not meet or exceed the

minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.YearsRequired/PreferredExperience4RequiredExperience working in a mainframe environment with a strong desire to learn4RequiredProficient with the Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, TEAMS, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint3RequiredExperience working in an IBM mainframe z/OS environment3RequiredExperience with DB2 for z/OS3RequiredExperience coordinating the testing, debugging, and preparing of test data and interacting with technical and non-technical staff in the coordination of changes3RequiredExperience with Mainframe Utilities3RequiredExperience with utility programs and products including: IDCAMS, CLISTS/REXX, SORT, TSO, JCL3RequiredExperience with Control/M for z/OS or an equivalent job scheduler3RequiredExperience completing program/system documentation3RequiredExperience with MVS/JCL2RequiredExperience with application security requirements RequiredWork with Team Members, Business Customers, Section Managers, in a professional and collaborative manner to define strategies, implementation approaches and provide creative solutions to complex problems. RequiredCreate well-designed, documented, and tested software solutions that meet strict availability, concurrency, and low latency requirements. RequiredIdentify and address product bugs, deficiencies, and performance bottlenecks in a timely manner. RequiredDevelop processes and procedures for Mainframe Services. RequiredStay abreast of current technologies, industry standards and best practices RequiredBe productive working independently or in a team environment (both local and remote) with minimal supervision.4PreferredExperience with COBOL3PreferredExperience with Systems Software2PreferredExperience with coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer to team members and other personnel as required2PreferredKnowledge of IDz, Eclipse for Mainframe2PreferredExperience with Mainframe Change Control products (BMC ISPW or equivalent)2PreferredExperience with Rocket’s Shadow or Rocket DV2PreferredExperience with CICS Transaction Server for z/OS2PreferredExperience with JES3 and/or JES3Plus2PreferredKnowledge of Mainframe Telecommunication, TCP/IP PreferredA solid understanding of mainframe technologies PreferredStrong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills PreferredStrong problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task with readiness to put in extra effort when necessary PreferredThe willingness to learn.
  • ID: #21621072
  • State: Texas Austin 73301 Austin USA
  • City: Austin
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2021-10-24
  • Deadline: 2021-12-20
  • Category: Et cetera