Title : Mainframe Systems Engineer
Location : Baltimore, MD, 21212-(Work is remote but might need to be onsite for orientation)
Duration : 12+ Months Contract MOI- Skype JOB DESCRIPTION:: Key Required Skills: BMC Control-M application, IBM JCL; JCL and REXX/CLISTs; RMF, SMF, IPCS, Abend-Aid, FileAid, SYSLOGs; MF SYSPLEX environment. COBOL, Copybooks,InterTest, Endevor, VSAM, IDCAMS, SMS, CICS, creating test plan and recording results, and web pages Position Description: Perform analysis and provide recommendations for optimizing Mainframe batch processing. Provide Enterprise Architecture and/or enterprise-level projects guidance and recommendations Optimize VSAM files to enhance application performance, understand batch and online scheduling dependencies, and possess a strong background in CICS architecture and use. Skills Requirements: Basic Qualifications: 5 years of experience or more as a Mainframe Systems Engineer 5 years of experience with BMC Control-M application 5 years of experience with writing and debugging JCL and REXX/CLISTs. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Required Skills: These skills will help you succeed in this position: 1.Strong knowledge of and experience with the following: CICS, including PPT, PCT, FCT, AOR, FOR, PLTU, CEDF, CEMT ISPF/PDF, including 3.x options, JES, Control-M COBOL, Copybooks, JCL, CLIST/REXX, InterTest, Endevor VSAM, IDCAMS, SMS, FileAid, BLSR 2. Strong grasp of the following concepts: VSAM dynamic REORG VSAM EXCP Optimization System Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile and Waterfall 3.Strong background in the following: Facilitating set-up of test environments Creating test plan and recording results, Data Flow Diagrams, Data base Schema, other documents, and web pages 4.Strong communication skills and the ability to facilitate working groups. Desired Skills: Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills: 1. Knowledge of the following facilities or products is highly desired: Dynamic File REORG products, especially BMC IAM, CFA SAS 9.X, SMF types 62, 30-4, 30-5, 64, 110 DB2/VSAM Optimization products WebSphere, Java, Restful/SOAP API, CICS interface, webMethods Data Modeling, including SQL, FTP, ETL, SQL Server/SSIS, MS Access Top Secret, RACF, or ACF2 user access/profiles 2. Background in Enterprise Architecture and/or enterprise-level projects 3. Understanding of Mainframe Infrastructure and processes Education: 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 | 
