Mainframe Expert

Technical Specialist – MainframeOverview

This request is for a Technical Specialist who will serve as a mainframe expert. The ideal candidate should have mainframe skills including CICS, DB2, Elixir, Endevor, IMS, and JCL. Additional skills in middleware and MQ are beneficial.

Responsibilities & Qualifications The candidate should possess:

• Thorough knowledge of the Z/OS operating system and its interrelationships and functionality
• The ability to provide configuration management / release management support and guidance for Endevor software

• Thorough knowledge of SQL (Structured Query Language) programming language and techniques

• Thorough knowledge of tools and utilities to support DB2

• The ability to evaluate complex SQL queries and recommend suggestions for better software performance and cost savings
• The ability to provide CICS administration, problem-solving, and debugging support, interfacing with application developers as well as DIT personnel

The ideal candidate must possess a minimum of 7 years of experience in each of the following areas: thorough knowledge of the Z/OS operating system and its interrelationships and functionality; providing configuration management and release management support and guidance for Endevor software; knowledge of SQL (Structured Query Language) programming language and techniques; knowledge of tools and utilities to support DB2; and the ability to evaluate complex SQL queries. All of these skills are required.