Plan and implement IBM System z/OS communications installations and upgrades using SMP/e and system utilities. Configure and manage communications products (VTAM, TCP/IP, FTP/SFTP, NDM, VPS), JES2 parameters, PARMLIB, and USS filesystems. Diagnose and resolve communications-related abends and system issues, create detailed installation/upgrade documentation, and meet government project timelines and processes. Support debugging, tracing, and software installation activities.
DDC IT Services is seeking a Senior IBM z/OS Communications Programmer to join their growing team.
Responsibilities- Provide planning, which includes development of implementation and installation plans for IBM Mainframe projects. The implementation plan should include detailed steps and requirements to successfully implement OS’s, software or hardware upgrades, or installations to IBM System z/OS mainframe platform.
- Develop timelines and milestones related to the required steps for implementation or upgrade of IBM mainframe platform to meet government established project deadlines.
- Use required software tools, including IBM SMP/e, IBM system utilities (including IEBGENER, IEBCOPY, IDCAMS), to create, populate, update and configure required datasets and parameter libraries and members to successfully implement software installations and upgrades on the IBM mainframe platform.
- Create and deliver detailed installation/upgrade documentation, using government specified software and processes and formats. This documentation will include detailed dataset names, configuration parameters, and installation/upgrade procedures used to install/upgrade the IBM mainframe OS, software or hardware.
- Use IBM SMP/e to successfully receive and apply z/OS communications or networking software and other related software on an IBM Mainframe. This includes interpreting SMP/e output messages to resolve software installation issues and requirements, use SMP/e panels to manage software installation packages, define SMP/e required parameters to successfully install and maintain OS and associated software products.
- Create, define and manage parameters required for communications products on the IBM Mainframe platform. This includes VTAM, VPS (Virtual Print Services), NDM, TCP/IP, FTP, SFTP, and other government approved communications, printer, or networking software or hardware.
- Diagnose and resolve IBM z/OS system communications software or hardware abends and abnormal operating environment problems using system logs, and other available logs and documents. This includes creating and interpreting system traces and dumps, job output, and monitoring tools.
- Create, populate, secure and troubleshoot IBM z/OS USS file systems and mount points. Manage the USS environment on an IBM z/OS mainframe platform.
- Create/update and debug z/OS parameters using government processes and procedures and requirements (aka PARMLIB).
- Plan and create accurate, detailed documentation for IBM z/OS mainframe platform communications and networking software/hardware installation/upgrades.
- Use IBM z/OS mainframe communications products, including VTAM, TCP/IP, and FTP.
- Create, update, and debug JES2 parameters and statements that relate to IBM mainframe networking or communications (NJE, RJE, NODES statements).
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications- Must possess an Active Secret Clearance
- Must currently possess one of the IAT Level 1 certifications:
- A+ CE
- CCNA-Security
- Network+ CE
- SSCP
Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and communities we serve.
BenefitsEligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, paid time off, voluntary supplemental benefits, and access to an employee assistance program. The package also includes educational assistance, with tuition reimbursement.
EEO Statement
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