Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Overview

Are you anSenior Mainframe Software/Systems Architect wizard eager to wield your expertise for the betterment of millions? If the answer is yes, an exciting opportunity may be on the horizon for you.

TISTAassociates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!

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Responsibilities

• Definition and enforcement of Mainframe system standards

• Troubleshoot of mainframe operating system and sub-system problems

• Provide technical support to the Mainframe applications programming staff and Operations

• Implement and administrate of the Security policy via Top Secret

• Implement and configure all IBM & 3rd party mainframe software

• Manage operations projects across the sub-departments

• Provide support for all Mainframe operational issues

• Adhere to change control standards via the SNOW ticketing system.

• Trouble shoot and work with the following systems BMC – MAINVIEW, CMF, ControlM-Tape, AmiOps automation, Phoenix – EJES, Innovation – FDR, DSF, FDREPORT, IAM, Chicago Soft – QwickRef, IBM - z/OS, DFSORT, Jes3+ ,IBM - z/VM, Redhat z/Linux, Z15

• Collaborate with other IT teams to develop and implement mainframe system upgrades, patches, and fixes, adhering to change management processes and minimizing service disruptions

• Diagnose and troubleshoot system problems, coordinating with hardware and software vendors, as necessary, to resolve complex technical issues

• Develop and maintain system documentation, including standard operating procedures, configuration guidelines, and disaster recovery plans

• Provide off-hours support for critical system issues and emergencies

• Using z/OS, SMP/e and Mainframe JCL, System Utilities, Microsoft Excel

• Diagnose, isolate and de-bug software problems and performs problem resolution

• Respond to emails and attend meetings

Qualifications

• Must have experience trouble shoot and work with the following systems BMC – MAINVIEW, CMF, ControlM-Tape, AmiOps automation, Phoenix – EJES, Innovation – FDR, DSF, FDREPORT, IAM, Chicago Soft – QwickRef

• Must have experience IBM - z/OS, DFSORT, Jes3

• • Must have experience IBM - z/VM and Redhat z/Linux

• Good working knowledge of IBM and 3rd party software that VA installs:

• Experience with Systems Programming installing, configuring and supporting the z/OS platform software

• Good working knowledge of IBM Hardware:

• Strong understanding of mainframe hardware, system components, and subsystems.

• Must have experience Using z/OS, SMP/e and Mainframe JCL, System Utilities, Microsoft Excel

• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels within client organization

• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment with focus on timeliness, documentation, and communications with peers and business users alike

• Experience utilizing USS

• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with TCP/IP, VSAM, User Exits, Sharepoint, Service Now, incident and change processes

• Proficiency in programming languages used in mainframe environments, such as COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, or REXX

• Experience with Project Planning, Mainframe Security, disaster recovery and business continuity

• Programming experience in one or more of the following languages – REXX, SAS, Cobol

• Solid understanding of mainframe networking protocols and technologies

• Familiarity with mainframe storage systems, such as DFSMS, DFSMShsm, or DFSMSdss

• Experience with mainframe security tools and practices, including Top Secret

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge to support one of more of the following – CA-7, CA-OPSMVS, SAS, CA-DATACOM, BMC Control products

• Working knowledge of Syncsort, ISPF, ISPF Dialogs, REXX, Fileaid, CA-ACF2, DF/DSS, Unix System Services

• Ability to use MS-Teams

  Education:

• Master’s degree (computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline) and 10 years of prior relevant experience

• Ten (10) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education (20 years total)

  Clearance:

• The ability to pass a Tier 2/Modest Background Investigation

  Location:

• Remote, USA

• Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM CST)

  Pay Range:

• The pay for this position ranges from $42,730 to $98,500

• The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location

• Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses

• TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here:https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista/

TISTA Science and Technology Corporation,a CMMI Maturity Level 3 company, focuses on delivering information technology and professional services to Federal and State agencies. TISTA is recognized in 2019 by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US. TISTA is also a recipient of 2019 Top Veteran-Owned Companies by the Washington Business Journal. TISTA also received a 2018 Moxie Award in the GovCon category.

Here at TISTA Science and Technology, we value Veterans and encourage all to apply!

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Employment Transparency:

TISTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of TISTA to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. TISTA will refrain from discharging, or otherwise discriminating against, employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants.

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The Pay Transparency Policy is availablehere. (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

Tista is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail torecruiting@tistatech.comor call (301) 968-3420 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

TISTA is a federal contractor and is subject to the federal contractor COVID requirements under the new FAR/DFARS clauses and must comply with the incorporated Guidance.

If the candidate is hired to perform work on or in connection with one of TISTA’s federal contracts, TISTA is contractually obligated to ask the candidate to verify and show proof of vaccination status and the candidate will be required to comply with mask and social distancing requirements imposed by the FAR/DFARS as well as any additional requirements imposed by TISTA’s customers for any required onsite work.

Job ID2024-5292

Job LocationsUS-Remote-United States