Wednesday, March 12, 2008

MVS Systems Programmer in Rochester, NY

Wednesday, March 12, 2008
MVS SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER

DESCRIPTION:
Provide support for the MVS operating system.

Install and maintain MVS operating system and associated components, such as JES2, DFSMS/MVS, ISPF, SDSF, VTAM, etc.

Install and maintain ISV system products on the MVS mainframe.

Implement projects to customize operating system software to support the customer environment.

Provide programming support for the customer MVS exits and in-house written system programs.

Provide technical support to the customer Application Development organization.

Provide technical support to Data Center Operations

Coordinate hardware and software installations in the customer Data Centers.

Provide technical justifications for hardware and software upgrades.

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

Provide management reports regarding the MVS systems as necessary.

Provide 24 hour technical support for the customer MVS systems.

REQUIREMENTS:
Specific knowledge of MVS internals.

Specific knowledge of MVS-related products such as JES2, JES3, ACF2, VTAM, SYNCSORT, TSO, etc.

General knowledge of all software/hardware components of the customer MVS systems.

Minimum five years experience in MVS systems programming.

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

Demonstrate expertise in written and oral communication skills.

Ability to understand technical direction.

Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations.

Knowledge of SRDF and EMC DASD is a plus.

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