Mainframe Systems Programmer

FINANCIAL INFO SVCS AGENCY

Job Posting Notice

Job ID                                     548554

Business Title                         Mainframe Systems Programmer

Civil Service Title                  IT INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER

Title Classification                 Non-Competitive

Job Category                           Technology, Data & Innovation

Career Level                           Experienced (non-manager)

Work Location                        5 Manhattan West

Division/Work Unit                Ops/SS TS Mainframe Sys Svcs

# of Positionsv                        1         

Title Code No                         95714

Level                                       00

Proposed Salary Range           $140,000.00 (Annual)

As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.

Job Description

The Financial Information Services Agency and the Office of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) has a vacancy for a system programmer in the Mainframe System team.  The team has responsibility for all elements of the IBM mainframe computer system, program products, subsystems, storage, and attached peripherals.   FISA-OPA is looking for a candidate with skills in Z/OS, DB2, and mainframe program products.  

Primary Responsibilities include:

FISA-OPA seeks to hire a z/OS systems programmer in the System Services group who has in-depth experience with the mainframe z/OS operating system, its subsystems, and related program products. The preferred candidate must have experience with VTAM and TCP/IP and will be required to support, maintain and install the above products.  The candidate will be part of a duty roster to provide production off-hours coverage and support weekend implementations.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience working with z/OS, JES2, SMP/E, TSO, IOF, JCL, IOCP/HCD, program product installations and basic IBM utilities (IDCAMS, IEFBR14, etc.)
• Experience installing, upgrading, and supporting database systems (IMS and DB2) as a systems programmer
• Experience installing, upgrading, and supporting other systems software including:  CICS, IMS/DC,SAS, Syncsort, FileAid, Connect:Direct, etc.,
• Experience in using monitoring tools such as TMON, Mainview, OMEGAMON and ability to troubleshoot systems issues analyzing SMS records
• Experience in using monitoring tools such as OMEGAMON
• Experience with management of storage software and hardware systems, including:  SMS storage groups, SKLM, Virtual Tape Systems, DASD, TMS, and Physical Tape Silos.
  
  

Minimum Qual Requirements

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering or a related field and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, complex IT infrastructure engineering; or,

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, complex IT infrastructure engineering; or,

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above.
   
   

Preferred Skills

• Excellent communications skills (oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.
• The ability to work as part of a group and individually.
• The ability to shuffle priorities in response to a changing workload.
• The ability to keep up with changing technology through research as assigned by management and independent work.
  
  

Additional Information

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The City of New York offers a comprehensive set of benefits and programs to employees, including health insurance, pension plan, Deferred Compensation Plan (with 457, 401K and Roth IRA options), pre-tax Commuter Benefit program, pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts programs and more.  Additional benefits such as prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, vision care benefits and more are also available through District Council 37 – Local 2627, the union that represents employees in this title.

To Apply

External applicants please visit https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/ to apply to Job ID # 548554. Current NYC employees may apply via Employee Self Service (ESS). While all complete applications will be given consideration, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by FISA-OPA.

Hours/Shift

35 Hours Weekly /Day

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

POSTING DATE       08/30/2022      POST UNTIL      Until Filled

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