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Mainframe Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$49.50 - $63.75/hr

Accountable for governance and oversight on contractual SLAs and key metrics. Perform technical ... IBM Mainframe System - JCL| CICS| SQL| z/OS| DB2| IMS| VSAM| XML| TSO/ISPF| zconnect Keys to ...

... contractual deliverables. * Experience leading or supporting migration programs that replace ... Knowledge of IBM mainframe technologies and IBM Z software * Ability to assess migration impact on ...

... contractual commitments, and enterprise strategy into executable solutions. The role is primarily ... Experience working with IBM Mainframe technologies is required, including COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM ...

Structured Query Language (SQL) * Mainframe technologies and open systems interfaces and ... IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) * Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) * Java ...

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Mainframe Engineer

ConfigUSA

Mclean, VA • On-site

$49.50 - $63.75/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

Location: McLean, VA- 100% ONSITE- Submit only local candidates who can go for f2f interview

Duration: 6 months

Role: Engineer

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Note: This is a 100% onsite role to McLean, VA – submit only local candidates allowed who can go for f2f interview. Do not submit non-local profiles. 

Role Descriptions: The Mainframe engineers responsibilities include:

Technical Lead for Mainframe Platform (z/OS| Dell Storage| IMS| DB2| RACF| CA JobTrac) to govern operations| changes and sustainability upgrade projects.

Interface between Freddie Mac teams and Managed Service Supplier for issue resolution & change coordination.

Accountable for governance and oversight on contractual SLAs and key metrics.

Perform technical review| validation| coordination and compliance assurance for Vendor Managed and business requested Mainframe infrastructure changes (maintenance and sustainability upgrades) Execute risk management controls| Baseline Security Compliance activities and audit support| involving technical review and execution of z/OS| IMS| DB2 and zSecure subsystems| involving RACF security.

Work as client side - technical SME for Mainframe infrastructure subsystems| to hold Managed Service Provider accountable to deliver on the changes and contracted services Requires detailed knowledge of z/OS| IMS and DB2 subsystems and RACF security services  Flexibility for unscheduled engagement to lead & drive major incident resolutions & planned after-hour releases.

 Perform root cause analysis with corrective and preventive measures.

Communicates and Influences effectively. Your Impact:

Identifies technical risks to planned system upgrades and works toward implementing mitigations to those risks.

Reviews completion and implementation of system upgrades and/or enhancements and makes recommendations to management on opportunities for improvement.

 Identifies| analyzes| and resolves system problems. Qualifications:

5+ years of hands on experience in mainframe infrastructure engineering

Knowledge of z/OS architectures and z/OS internals Knowledge of the zSecure tool and its is own language| Carla| for customization a plus Knowledge of mainframe security and RACF Knowledge of mainframe security related to supporting audits & findings  in reference to BSCs| key managements a plus Knowledge of IBM Mainframe System - JCL| CICS| SQL| z/OS| DB2| IMS| VSAM| XML| TSO/ISPF| zconnect Keys to Success in this Role:

Proactive and ability to think creatively and execute in a manner that respects and meets appropriate internal controls.