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Part Time-Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer role at Jobs via Dice. TexcelVision Inc. is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Respond by: 09/17/2025. Rate: DOE. Type: Contract. Work Mode: Hybrid. Location: Austin TX. Please respond with resume and 3 references preferably supervisor (name, title, company, email, phone number). Background Check will be performed if a candidate is selected for placement and will have to be passed. Job Description
Work involves highly advanced (senior-level) systems administration in support of agency mainframe applications and supporting infrastructure; and coordinate day-to-day system administration functions such as mainframe configuration, break/fix system support, and base user account creation/support. Routine system administration functions to include security administration support, performance monitoring, security monitoring, and system maintenance. Work includes supporting data entry and control work processes, overseeing and coordinating mainframe operations in the State's Consolidated Data Center Services (DCS), and working with the Network Administration, Customer Support and Applications Development & Support teams to provide support necessary for day-to-day mainframe operations. Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration for Change Data Capture processing using mainframe data sources and targets (i.e., IMS and VSAM) a plus. The Worker will apply their expert knowledge and experience as a Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer to support both the needs of the Legacy Systems as well as those for the Mainframe Transformation Team. Worker Skills and Qualifications
Provide primary support as the subject matter expert for z/OS operating systems and system components; provide direct technical support as needed in the planning, implementation and testing of releases, upgrades, or changes to z/OS operating system, network, and component software. Provide end user support for assigned Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products such as BlueZone. Provide primary administration and end user support for SCLM. Provide input and recommendations for hardware capacity planning. Provide primary administrative support for CICS and IMS. Diagnose platform, software and related product issues and follow up with root cause analysis. Analyze performance issues and provide input and recommendations for capacity planning. Provide input and recommendations for system-wide performance tuning to meet required levels of service. Provide input and recommendations for system parameters and system libraries management. Provide support for technical consultation and inquiries from the other IT technical teams. Provide support as technical lead on internal team projects or participate on project teams that impact the z/OS platform. Provide support for Integration-testing new products with existing applications and user procedures. Assist with maintaining and providing technical support for Mainframe Production Control and Support Jobs and monthly Mainframe Job Scheduler. Candidate Skills and Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Years required/Preferred Experience: 5 Required Experience with z/OS Systems Programming; 5 Required Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS); 3 Required Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security); 3 Required Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues; 2 Required Experience with REXX. 3 Preferred Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration. 3 Preferred Working knowledge for z/OS Operation z/OS Networking VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). 3 Preferred Working knowledge of z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC); Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE); VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH). 3 Preferred Working knowledge of: SMP/E, RMF, SMF, WLM, JCL, GRS. 3 Preferred Working knowledge of: VSAM, TSO. 3 Preferred Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS). 3 Preferred Experience with SCLM (or other similar configuration management tools), specifically configuration and administration of SCLM. 3 Preferred Experience with CPM for JOBTRAC. Terms of Service
Services are expected to start 10/01/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1000 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Information Technology Industries
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Part Time-Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer role at Jobs via Dice. TexcelVision Inc. is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Respond by: 09/17/2025. Rate: DOE. Type: Contract. Work Mode: Hybrid. Location: Austin TX. Please respond with resume and 3 references preferably supervisor (name, title, company, email, phone number). Background Check will be performed if a candidate is selected for placement and will have to be passed. Job Description
Work involves highly advanced (senior-level) systems administration in support of agency mainframe applications and supporting infrastructure; and coordinate day-to-day system administration functions such as mainframe configuration, break/fix system support, and base user account creation/support. Routine system administration functions to include security administration support, performance monitoring, security monitoring, and system maintenance. Work includes supporting data entry and control work processes, overseeing and coordinating mainframe operations in the State's Consolidated Data Center Services (DCS), and working with the Network Administration, Customer Support and Applications Development & Support teams to provide support necessary for day-to-day mainframe operations. Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration for Change Data Capture processing using mainframe data sources and targets (i.e., IMS and VSAM) a plus. The Worker will apply their expert knowledge and experience as a Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer to support both the needs of the Legacy Systems as well as those for the Mainframe Transformation Team. Worker Skills and Qualifications
Provide primary support as the subject matter expert for z/OS operating systems and system components; provide direct technical support as needed in the planning, implementation and testing of releases, upgrades, or changes to z/OS operating system, network, and component software. Provide end user support for assigned Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products such as BlueZone. Provide primary administration and end user support for SCLM. Provide input and recommendations for hardware capacity planning. Provide primary administrative support for CICS and IMS. Diagnose platform, software and related product issues and follow up with root cause analysis. Analyze performance issues and provide input and recommendations for capacity planning. Provide input and recommendations for system-wide performance tuning to meet required levels of service. Provide input and recommendations for system parameters and system libraries management. Provide support for technical consultation and inquiries from the other IT technical teams. Provide support as technical lead on internal team projects or participate on project teams that impact the z/OS platform. Provide support for Integration-testing new products with existing applications and user procedures. Assist with maintaining and providing technical support for Mainframe Production Control and Support Jobs and monthly Mainframe Job Scheduler. Candidate Skills and Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Years required/Preferred Experience: 5 Required Experience with z/OS Systems Programming; 5 Required Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS); 3 Required Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security); 3 Required Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues; 2 Required Experience with REXX. 3 Preferred Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration. 3 Preferred Working knowledge for z/OS Operation z/OS Networking VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). 3 Preferred Working knowledge of z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC); Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE); VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH). 3 Preferred Working knowledge of: SMP/E, RMF, SMF, WLM, JCL, GRS. 3 Preferred Working knowledge of: VSAM, TSO. 3 Preferred Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS). 3 Preferred Experience with SCLM (or other similar configuration management tools), specifically configuration and administration of SCLM. 3 Preferred Experience with CPM for JOBTRAC. Terms of Service
Services are expected to start 10/01/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1000 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Information Technology Industries
Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Jobs via Dice by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for System Programmer roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr