Mainframe Systems Programmer #5-6-081

Job Location:

• The office for this position is located at the Harry S Truman State Office Building, 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, MO. 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

This is a Systems Administration Technician position that assists in the support of the mainframe Enterprise Server environment for the State of Missouri, which is based on the IBM z/OS operating system. This position will also assist in the administration and support of various mainframe systems and third-party software products with an emphasis on Automated Operations.

A successful candidate in this position needs to have a technical background in IT, good communication skills, and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues. Any candidate must also be able to work effectively in a team setting, as well as independently when the circumstances dictate it.

This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) working in the State Data Center (SDC).

ITSD Core Values - We Innovate and Partner with Passion, Respect, and Integrity United as #OneTeam.

What you’ll do:

• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving.
• Installation and support of mainframe system and third-party software products.
• Participate in mainframe environment Disaster Recovery testing.
• Manage system applications through automated operations.
• Interact with software vendors to diagnose issues by collecting problem information, dumps, traces, etc.
• Schedule and implement changes/updates requested by Customers via the change management system.
• Special projects, presentations, training, reports, and other duties as assigned.
• Communicate complex work and issues that arise with Customers and with technical teams.

All you need for success:

• Ability to learn new technological skills, interpret and apply standards, policies, and procedures, and understand technical documentation.
• Experience/Knowledge in the fundamentals of computer programming logic is desired but not required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Experience/Knowledge in mainframe application or system support is desired but not required.
• Ability to think critically and provide recommended solutions to issues.
• Ability to work with a team to develop and implement procedures and best practices.
• Experience/Knowledge in Windows Server environment is desired but not required.
• Experience working with and knowledge of applications such as but not limited to: TN3270 emulation, TSO, JCL, RACF, CICS, REXX, Tivoli Enterprise Portal, Microsoft Office, WebEx, and SharePoint.

The classification for this position is classified as Systems Administration Technician; click for more information.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions please contact: [email protected]