Blue Sky Innovative Solutions
Summary
Blue Sky Innovative Solutions is looking for a full-time Senior System Programmer for our long-term contract located in Largo, Maryland. This role will be instrumental in supporting, maintaining, and enhancing our local government customers' enterprise IBM z/OS mainframe environment.
Job Functions
Install, configure, maintain, and remove system software on IBM z/OS
Apply preventive and corrective maintenance using SMP/E and related tools
Debug and resolve system-level and application-level issues
Administer CICS TS, JES2, TCP/IP, SMS, and WLM environments
Support batch and online systems using JCL, TSO/ISPF, and REXX
Maintain shell scripts and CGI interfaces within Unix System Services (USS)
Document system changes, technical processes, and operational procedures
Requirements
5+ years hands-on experience with IBM z/OS Proficient in SMP/E and tools like CA-Chorus Experienced with applying PTFs, ZAPs, and vendor patches Programming in Assembler and COBOL Familiarity with SAS, Easytrieve, SQL, and REXX scripting Strong understanding of JES2, TCP/IP, SMS, WLM, and CICS TS Experience with FDR/ABR and z/OS Unix System Services Education, Certification, Clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Experience may be substituted for education Relevant IBM mainframe certifications preferred Must pass County security requirements
About Blue Sky Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering; Application Development and Maintenance; Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting. Find out more about Blue Sky at www.bsis-llc.com. Blue Sky is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/ . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
5+ years hands-on experience with IBM z/OS Proficient in SMP/E and tools like CA-Chorus Experienced with applying PTFs, ZAPs, and vendor patches Programming in Assembler and COBOL Familiarity with SAS, Easytrieve, SQL, and REXX scripting Strong understanding of JES2, TCP/IP, SMS, WLM, and CICS TS Experience with FDR/ABR and z/OS Unix System Services Education, Certification, Clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Experience may be substituted for education Relevant IBM mainframe certifications preferred Must pass County security requirements
About Blue Sky Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering; Application Development and Maintenance; Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting. Find out more about Blue Sky at www.bsis-llc.com. Blue Sky is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/ . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.