Sr. Mainframe z/OS Systems WebSphere Programmer (Hybrid)

Job Locations US-MN-Eagan
ID
2024-21333
# of Openings
1
Category
Information Technology
Type
Contract

Overview

  • Tier One Technologies is looking for a Sr. Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer with WebSphere experience to support our US Government client.
  • This hybrid position will be located in Eagan, MN.
  • SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems. Solutions must be imaginative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives.
  • Work daily with z/OS Operating System and Unix System Services
  • Install and Configure WebSphere Application Server, IBM WebSphere and HTTP servers on z/OS environment.
  • Work with Security and system teams to enable Security on WebSphere and mainframe self-service for mainframe users.
  • Tune WebSphere Application Server to run Java Batch workloads.
  • Apply WebSphere Application Server fix packs.
  • Perform WebSphere MQ changes on z/OS and hands on MQ OC panels.
  • Configure IBM ODM Rule Execution Server on WebSphere Application Server for z/OS.
  • Open Service Requests/PMRs and closely worked with IBM on issues.
  • Troubleshoot WebSphere application server issues.
  • Define 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.
  • Provide Infrastructure architecture design from Development through to Production.
  • Install resource adapters and enabling WOLA.
  • Deploy Java EAR files.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of experience is preferred. 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.
  • Experience with HTML, JavaScript, HTML5, and other front-end languages.
  • Scripting for automated deployment and software installation.
  • Strong understanding of networking (firewalls, routers).
  • Experience with various server and log monitoring tools (IBM QRADAR, Splunk, etc.).
  • Familiarity Java and java script Programming.
  • Strong knowledge of Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) and WebSphere is required.
  • Knowledge of Markup Language (XML) and Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) is preferred.
  • Hands on experience with MQ z/OS and familiar with MQ Explorer, MQ z/OS Panels.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance.
  • Be able to pass a drug screening, criminal history, and credit checks.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
  • Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)

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