Mainframe Operations Engineer

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TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Contract position – Mainframe Operations Engineer / Richmond VA – (JOB-20755). If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years!

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Job Description:

Mainframe Operations Engineer | 20755

Hybrid: 3 days onsite
Contract-to-hire: 6 Months
Local Candidates Only
Richmond, VA
No C2C Candidates

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe operations, preferably with IBM Z series mainframes.
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• In depth understanding and extensive experience with Job Control Language (JCL).
• Knowledge of the z/OS or z/VSE/VSEn operating systems, including experience with CICS, CICS Transaction Gateway, and CICS Web Services.
• Understanding of batch processing and job scheduling systems.
• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting batch processes.
• Experience installing Cobol applications from a DEV environment through test environments and to production.
• Some knowledge of other programming languages commonly used in the z/OS and z/VSE environment, such as Assembler, COBOL, PL/I, REXX, or CP/CMS EXEC.
• Understanding of VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) file storage and access method.
• The ability to analyze system logs, dumps, and other diagnostic information.

Preferred Experience:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe administration.
• 2+ years of experience with z/VM, z/VSE or VSEN and z/VSE/VSEn.
• A master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications such as IBM Certified System Programmer, IBM Certified Advanced Technical Expert, or similar.
• Knowledge of VTAM networking and SNA protocols.
• Experience with the Zeke/VSE mainframe job scheduler.
• Proficiency in basic Linux administration tasks.
• Understanding of and experience with VSE Interactive Computing and Control Facility (ICCF).

TECHEAD’s mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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