ZOS System Programmer

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, cloudingest inc, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Position :: ZOS System ProgrammerRemoteRate Cap $80IBM/ARTECH/FEDERALAll candidates will be subject to a complete background check to include, but not limited to Criminal History, Education Verification, Professional Certification Verification, Verification of Previous Employment and Credit History.US- Citizen onlyRequired skills/Level of Experience :• 10+ years experience with z/OS and z/OS third-party product installation, configuration, and upgrade planning• 5+ years experience supporting a stabilized IBM mainframe system environment• SMP/E• JES2• RACF, ACF2, and Top Secret administration• SMF/RMF• Mainframe hardware (z15 & z16)• TCP/IP• DF/SMS, catalog management• Sysplex• Expert knowledge with file formats (PS, PO, PDS, PDS/E, z/FS, and VSAM/E)• Good knowledge of Workload Manager for z/OS• Reporting for z/OS, familiar with security reports.• z/OS system level parameters• Evaluation of new z/OS third-party products• Monitoring system software access, performance, and resource utilization• Report and resolve software problems with product level support• Diagnose, isolate, and resolve operating system, third-party, and utility software problems.• Proficient in Audits• Problem determination skillsNice to have skills:• Strong communication skills written and verbal.• Strong curiosity about client business needs, coupled with a passion to stay on the cutting edge.• Consulting skills including team building, flexibility, and client-facing skills.• Ability to demonstrate skills in analysis, design, implementation, and development processes.• Experience with Federal Government clients.Feedback from Client ::We are looking for someone who has direct experience supporting Mainframe 3rd party software from vendors such as: Broadcom; Computer Associates (CA); Chicago-Soft; Levi Ray & Shoup, Inc.; Merrill Consultants; Phoenix Software International; Rocket Software, Inc.; and SAS Institute