Mainframe Z/OS Programmer Analyst at Idexcel

Job Title: Mainframe Z/OS Programmer Analyst
Location: Remote
Duration: 12+ Months

Roles and responsibilities include but not limited to:
Experience working with z/OS Operating System and Unix System Services
Installing and Configuring WebSphere Application Server, IBM WebSphere and HTTP servers on z/OS environment.
Working with Security and system teams to enable Security on WebSphere and mainframe self-service for mainframe users
Tuning WebSphere Application Server to run Java Batch workloads.
Applying WebSphere Application Server fix packs.
Performing WebSphere MQ changes on z/OS and hands on MQ OC panels.
Configuring IBM ODM Rule Execution Server on WebSphere Application Server for z/OS.
Opening Service Requests/PMRs and closely worked with IBM on issues.
Troubleshooting WebSphere application server issues.
Defining WLM Service and Transaction classes for WebSphere z/OS.
Work on MQ and WAS Integration and familiar with Bindings and Client mode.
Work with Global Security, SSL, SAF Keyrings and Hardware Cryptography.
Infrastructure architecture design from Development through to Production
Installing resource adapters and enabling WOLA.
Deploying Java EAR files.

 Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 9 years of experience is preferred, OR  14 years technical experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
z/OS systems programming background with Unix System Services experience
Experience should include object-oriented applications and working with multiple technologies such as relational or object-oriented databases, or other processing such as WebSphere, Apache, IIS, network management and internet technologies such as HTTP, HTML5, CGI, and SSL
Experience in WebSphere, Apache, and Portal Server environment administration
WebSphere / Apache Administration and environment management
Strong experience with WebSphere application server on z/OS, IBM MQ and WebSphere web server
Experience with security, RACF working with operations, application development teams
Setting up WebSphere optimized local adapters (WOLA) connection on WebSphere z/OS.
Strong experience with UNIX shell script development and proven ability to build and execute plans for batch cycle processing

About IDEXCEL, INC
Idexcel is an IT services organization, with a mission to bring great people and great organizations together. Our diverse client base represents a wide range of industries, including technology, telecom, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, banking & financial services, food & commodities trading and federal organizations. Our teams of experienced recruiters directly work with client companies seeking exceptional people to help with their business initiatives.
Idexcel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.