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ValidaTek is seeking a Mainframe Services SME who will provide technical ability in the architecture, deployment, and sustainment of the mainframe architecture and various applications supported on the infrastructure. This position requires demonstrated direct experience with a variety of z/VM and z/OS hardware and software within the environment.

• Provide technical leadership in the design, development, and implementation of mainframe systems and services, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to develop and maintain a comprehensive mainframe service catalog, including service level agreements (SLAs) and service descriptions.
• Conduct regular reviews of the mainframe environment to identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to optimize performance, availability, and reliability.
• Act as a subject matter expert on mainframe-related issues, providing guidance and support to other IT teams as needed.
• Work with vendors to evaluate and implement new mainframe-related technologies and solutions, and ensure compatibility with existing systems.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to mainframe systems and services, including procedures, policies, and standards.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate IT staff and end-users on mainframe systems and services.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing, ensuring the mainframe environment can be restored quickly and efficiently in the event of a disaster.

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in mainframe systems administration, with a focus on z/OS and related technologies.
• Experience in generation and maintenance of system engineering and technical architecture documentation.
• Experience in generating and maintaining requirements, testing and evaluating possible future technical architectures, analyzing and resolving complex system issues, leading and/or participating in architecture reviews and providing technical guidance based upon expertise.
• Strong working knowledge of large, complex IT mainframe systems.
• Experience and technical capabilities in z/OS environments running Job Entry Subsystem 2 (JES2), System Display and Search Facility (SDSF), Time Sharing Option (TSO) TSO/Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF), Access Control Facility (ACF2), Customer Information Control System (CICS), and DB2 in a multiple CPU environment.
• Systems programming experience in IBM z/VM.
• System administration experience in z/Linux operating systems such as RedHat and SuSe in IBM z/VM hypervisor.
• Knowledge working with current IBM mainframe hardware platforms, such as z9, z10, z196 and zBC12.
• Expert knowledge and experience with count-key DASD storage systems, specifically EMC VMAX systems to include Business Continuance Volume (BCV), Timefinder, and Symmetrix Remote Data Facility (SRDF) functions.
• Expert knowledge and experience with robotic tape libraries including SL-8500, SL- 3000, StorageTek (STK)/Sun/Oracle Virtual Storage Manager (VSM) and T10ktape drives.
• Thorough knowledge of TSO/ISPF, System Modification Program/Extended (SMP/E), IBM and IBM-related utility programs [i.e. IDCAMS, IEBCOPY, Fast Dump Restore (FDR), Data Facility Data Set Services (DFDSS), z/OS file structures, Integrated Catalog Facility (ICF) Catalogs, Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM) and zFS file systems.
• Experience with configuration and management of IBM’s Communication Server IP and its subcomponents (TN3270, FTP, SYSLOGD, Policy Agent, InfoPrint Server, SMTP, SNMP, OMPROUTE, etc).
• Knowledge and experience with z/OS network monitoring software such as NETVIEW, Williams Data Systems IMPLEX, Exigence, and FTP Alert.
• Experience with configuration and management of communications server VTAM and its subcomponent features (Enterprise Extender and Advanced Peer to Peer Network (APPN).

USD $95,577.60/Yr.

USD $159,296.00/Yr.

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications.

The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required.

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.