Software Specialist (zTPF) - TriTech Enterprise Systems, Inc.
Lanham, MD 20706
About the Job
*** CANDIDATE MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN ***
*** Position closes on 5/1/2024 ****
*** Candidate must have bachelor's degree ***
TriTech Enterprise Systems is seeking a ' zTPF System Software Specialist' to support a federal project. This candidate will provide technical programming support, system upgrades, problem resolution, and remote training for various Computing Centers.
Other task could include:
*** Position closes on 5/1/2024 ****
*** Candidate must have bachelor's degree ***
TriTech Enterprise Systems is seeking a ' zTPF System Software Specialist' to support a federal project. This candidate will provide technical programming support, system upgrades, problem resolution, and remote training for various Computing Centers.
Other task could include:
- Support for the z/TPF operating system environment (hardware and software).
- Apply experience and knowledge of IBM Message Queue (MQ) family of message-oriented middleware products.
- Support the IBM zSeries mainframes and any other hardware or software upgrades acquired by the IRS for SACS and the z/TPF environment.
- Engage the z/TPF Lab Support as required to provide technical support in the resolution of software related technical issues.
- Support the ECCs in the following ways:
- Providing 24x7 remote assistance for the SACS production systems.
- Providing the ECCs with operational and functional procedures.
- Fulfilling requests to train the personnel at the ECCs in several areas, including problem resolution. IBM personnel currently conduct “Learning Thursdays”, and this practice will continue.
- Assist with system tuning and daily error analysis and corrections.
- Help junior level and other programmers, where needed, including on-the-job technical training and mentoring. IBM personnel currently conduct “Learning Thursdays”, and this practice will continue.
- Provide technical support for the testing and implementation of IPv6 as required by the IRS. .
- Provide technical support for the testing and implementation of database encryption on z/TPF.
- Provide support and follow the transmittal implementation process to implement all SACS and TOS programming changes in accordance with IRS policies and guidelines.
- Develop operational and technical training materials and conduct SACS technical on-the-job-training for all shifts
- Develop procedures and drawings that document the z/TPF SACS processes, configurations, and topology.
- Prepare reports to assist the IRS’s ESD and ECC staff in troubleshooting and/or determining solutions to problems.
- Develop procedures to monitor the z/TPF SACS environment and identify conditions that allow IRS personnel to take remedial action before real-time outages or performance problems occur.
- Support Disaster Recovery (DR) testing, develop local implementation and daily Operational procedures, and train ECC-MEM and ECC-MTB personnel in DR processes related to SACS.
- Identify and document methods that can be used to enhance z/TPF SACS notification and automation functions.
- 10 years of experience installing, customizing, and maintaining z/TPF operating system
- 10 years of experience Supporting a stabilized IBM mainframe system environment
- Experienced with SMP/E and Mainframe Software Maintenance with performance, problem determination and resolution skills
- Perform systems planning, installation/decommission, configuration/customization, and patching
- Experience defining and validating data encryption methods and security requirements
- Experience monitoring and managing security reporting ensuring systems are compliant
- Assist systems programmers in the design and management of all regions and LPARs
- Executes regulatory and operational control activities related to user provisioning, de-provisioning and access re-certification
- Proficient in Audits
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