Mainframe Endevor Systems Engineer

Remote

(Windsor Mill, MD)

Job Position Description:

Provides expert analysis, design, development, implementation, and support of systems control software including operating systems, multi-user utilities, locally prepared subroutines, and intercomputer communications and vendor proprietary software for the mainframe environment.

Provides expert technical analysis for problem determination and coordination of mainframe systems and mainframe software problems, employs problem analysis and resolution techniques, and analyzes the most difficult problems and determines the most effective methods of resolution.

Review and assess existing standards and policies in order to initiate and coordinate necessary revisions, deletions, or improvements.

Designs major extensions and enhancements to mainframe operating systems software to support current, revised and new functional requirements.

Designs, develops, implements, and supports automated management techniques, enhancements, and procedures for operations, job scheduling, and storage media for mainframe environments.

Provides expert advice to systems components on technical capabilities and limitations, developments, and other matters related to mainframe operating system software.

Provides expert technical support to computer operations and applications programming personnel.

Prepares and presents oral and written recommendations to management on the feasibility of implementing new or revised operating systems software. Develops supporting documentation materials for the justification and acquisition of operating systems software.

Plans for and directs the development of benchmarks, pilot studies and validation procedures for new or revised mainframe operating systems software.

Key Required Skills:

Broadcom ENDEVOR application

IBM SMP/E

Writing and debugging JCL and REXX/CLISTs

RMF, SMF, IPCS, Abend-Aid, and File-Aid, SYSLOGs.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 years of prior relevant experience.

Must be able to obtain a Public Trust

10 years of experience or more as a Mainframe Systems Engineer

5 years of experience with Broadcom ENDEVOR application 

5 years of experience with IBM SMP/E to perform mainframe software installation and maintenance

5 years of experience with mainframe tools such as RMF, SMF, IPCS, Abend-Aid, File-Aid, SYSLOGs, etc., to resolve software problems

5 years of experience with writing and debugging JCL and REXX/CLISTs.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Required Skills:

Ability to implement, test and verify mainframe software.

Ability to identify, analyze and resolve mainframe software problems.

Ability to write and debug JCL and REXX/CLISTs.

Ability to code in a programming language such as ALC or COBOL on a mainframe system.

Ability to customize mainframe system software options and parameters.

Desired Skills:

Prior Federal government experience

Self-starter, highly motivated individual who adapts and isn't afraid to volunteer in a dynamic work environment

Strong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities

Education/Work Experience:

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 years of prior relevant experience.

Please send/Email resumes:

careers@ommincorp.com