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*Requisition Title: Mainframe Operating Systems Programmer* *Location:- Massachusetts |MA|* *Duration: 6 months (Contract)* *Locals Are highly preferred !!* *Position Summary:* - The Mainframe Systems Programmer position consists of hands-on operational duties of all mainframe software and hardware. The Mainframe systems programmer is responsible for the maintenance of mainframe systems with a goal of >99.99% uptime. The incumbent installs, customizes and maintains software on the mainframe platform. In addition the incumbent resolves systems problems, acts as an internal consultant, and provides technical guidance. *Operational Objectives:* - All Mainframe LPARs are highly reliable and available (>99.99% uptime, meet existing SLA’s). - LPARs are monitored and performance problems are identified and resolved expediently. - Moves, additions, and changes are completed within acceptable service level parameters. - Help Desk (CommonHelp) trouble ticket response, resolution, and escalation responses are within established MassIT guidelines. - Response to unscheduled service outages, including escalation response, is according to policies - All documentation and equipment diagrams are updated and maintained. - Operational plans are established and maintained. - Monitoring and reporting software management system is properly implemented on all systems. - PTF/APAR management and reporting system is properly implemented on all systems. - Communication to management; absence of “surprises” or unanticipated problems; synergy among workgroups within MassIT. - Customers are enabled to meet legal, contractual, and/or other federal/state regulatory based security requirements affecting service delivery *Responsibilities and duties include oversight and performance of the following:* - Work collaboratively within the Mainframe System Team and its customers to maintain the production and test LPARS on the system - Act as primary support and maintenance for all CICS and VSAM systems - Install mainframe operating system software, work with hardware vendors and MassIT Operations to install and upgrade mainframe equipment including the evaluation and testing of new releases of system/OEM products - Create and maintain all necessary documentation for operator system training - Maintain system software through the use of PTF/APAR application, in accordance with standard change management practice and without unscheduled service outages - Maintain and test disaster recovery procedures - Assist in the management of peripheral software sub-systems such as CICS, RACF, TCPIP, VTAM, JES2, DMS, and CA-TAPE management systems. - Provide technical assistance to agency users and other agency personnel - Provide support for Mainframe related problems; Identify and successfully troubleshoot problems. - Perform system audits; Monitor capacity - Work with other MassIT teams and customer agencies to improve security, performance, backup strategies and administration - Provide off-hours support for Mainframe related issues as required *Qualifications: Include a detailed description of the experience and skills required. Use additional space if needed.* - Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in mainframe systems programming. - Extensive knowledge of CICS and VSAM systems internals. - Demonstrated experience with electronic data processing systems, principles and techniques including SMP/E, IOCP, IPCS and job control language. - Extensive knowledge of the use and application of data processing equipment, including programming techniques. - Experience accessing hardware and software and advising superiors on the need for upgrades. - Ability to prepare clear and concise statistical reports based upon analysis and research of related data. - Demonstrated ability to recognize, investigate and resolve problems in a time constrained environment. - Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions. - Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills [image: logo] *Rohit Bhasin |* lead Recruiter | Apetan Consulting LLC Tel: 201-620-9700* |121| Fax:2015266869 | *Mail *: 72 van reipen ave pmb#255, Jersey City, NJ 07306| *Corp. 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