Sunday, February 10, 2008

Z/OS Systems Support Programmer in Poughkeepsie, NY

Sunday, February 10, 2008
CDI IT Solutions is currently seeking a Z/OS Systems Support Programmer to join our team; join CDI today.

Designing:
Designing I/O configurations, by providing input, based on an agreed upon architectural plan

Developing and implementing Configuration Management standards

Maintaining configuration information
Planning:

Determining the physical and logical specifications of the configurations

Building or preparing the actual configuration components to be implemented

Collaborating with appropriate hardware groups, vendors, support groups, etc.


Implementing:
Implementing new I/O GENs

Managing ESCON/FICON Directors

Managing HMC Reset and Image Profiles

Managing OSA-ICC configurations

Provide technical support to Data Center Operations and Hardware Planners / Architects.

Provide technical justifications for hardware upgrades.

Work closely with hardware and software vendors regarding problem resolution and new products and services.

Provide management reports regarding the mainframe systems as necessary.

Provide 24 hour technical support for the customer mainframe systems.

REQUIREMENTS:
Specific knowledge of the z/OS base operating system command knowledge used to monitor, maintain, control and perform problem determination procedures for mainframe configurations.

Specific knowledge of Z/OS related products such as HCD, ISPF, TSO, Parallel Sysplex, etc.

Working knowledge of all software/hardware components of the customer Z/OS systems such as the HMC, Coupling Facilities, FICON/ESCON, and CTC's.

Minimum five years experience in Z/OS Systems Support.

Bachelors degree with significant coursework in Computer Science or the equivalent in experience.

Demonstrate expertise in written and oral communication skills.

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