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STATE COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS Comptroller - Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer (Amend) in Austin, Texas

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00056846 You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section

Applications must be filed at:https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00056846We endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.Please note that this job posting can be closed without noticeand earlier than the closing date indicated in the postingif a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptrollerand#8217;s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptrollerand#8217;s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texasand#8217; chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service.Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.Clickhereto see an inside look at the Texas Comptrollerand#8217;s office!ABOUT THE DivisionGeneral descriptionWe are looking for an IT professional specializing in Mainframe z/OS systems programming who is ready to continue their career on a new IBM z17. The team you would be joining consists of mid and senior level z/OS system programmers, who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the mainframe. This includes installing and maintaining z/OS system software and 3rd party software, installing and testing mainframe software, working with teammates to ensure our mainframe is operating at peak performance, meeting with application developers and other teammates to resolve issues, meeting with coworkers on mainframe topics, and monitoring daily on-line mainframe system usage.This position is a team of IT Professionals who are research oriented, open-minded, collaborative, adaptable, mainframe centric, and like to dig into issues. You would be a great fit for this role if you are self-motivated, a problem solver, resourceful, a good communicator, can work well with a team, and enjoys learning new technical advancements as it relates to our environment. Work HoursWorks hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM, 40-hour week, Monday and#8211; Friday. Occasionally will work additional hours including weekends and holidays. Performs rotating on-call duties related to mainframe storage software and hardware support (24 x 7). Hours may change based on business need.Teleworking may be considered if certain working conditions are met. The candidate must have permanent residency within the state of Texas and must be able to meet in office requirements, which can vary among different sections (i.e. report to office 1 day/month, 1day/week, etc.). Travel reimbursements are not provided for teleworking. Qualifications: Minimum Qualificationsand#8226; Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelorand#8217;s degree.Wit in the last 10 years:and#8226; Six (6) yearsand#8217; experience with IBM z/OS systems software and 3rd party vendor (System z) installation, maintenance, and support and#8226; Experience with Mainframe software installation techniques and methodologiesand#8226; Experience with JES3 or JES2, JCL and TSO/ISPF and SMPEand#8226; Experience with utility programs including: IDCAMS, IEBGENER, IEBCOPY, ADRDSSU, and SORTPreferred Experience:and#8226; Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related fieldand#8226; Experience with z/OS Db2 software installation, maintenance, and supportand#8226; Experience with scripting languages including REXX, CLIST, and SASand#8226; Experience with SMF, RMF, and WLMand#8226; Experience with Mainframe Change Control products (BMC Code Pipeline or equivalent)and#8226; Experience with BMCand#8217;s Control-M or equivalentand#8226; Experience with RACF and zSecure Suiteand#8226; Experience with Communication Server TCPIP, zOSMF, Coupling FacilitySubstitutions:One (1) additional year of the full-time minimum experience in IBM z/OS systems or Mainframe may substitute for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education with a maximum of 120 semester hours (four years).In this role you will:Mainframe Software Managementand#8226; Plans, installs, maintains, upgrades and administers IBM mainframe (System z) computer software.and#8226; Modifies IBM mainframe software parameters, configuration values and optionsand#8226; Installs corrective service to fix IBM mainframe software problemsand#8226; Tests mainframe software changes before moving them to a production environment.and#8226; Manages the installation, maintenance, and support of the Db2.and#8226; Manages the installation, maintenance, and support of Db2 related products and tools on z/OS platform.and#8226; Follows agency standards, policies and guidelines.and#8226; Documents all mainframe system software changesand#8226; Provides advanced support to users and application developers in diagnosing and resolving mainframe software issues, including performanceand#8209;related problemsand#8226; Supports users and application developers by analyzing, implementing, and optimizing new and existing mainframe software features.and#8226; Communicates any potential problems or benefits of mainframe software changes to managementand#8226; Performs rotating on-call duties related to z/OS and other mainframe software and hardware support (24 x 7)Mainframe Systems Analysis and Researchand#8226; Researches and analyzes IBM mainframe (System z) problems, including mainframe software performance problems, and determines the best course of action to eliminate problems.and#8226; Researches and analyzes mainframe software options and features. Determines which options are optimal for the installation of mainframe software productsand#8226; Ensures that installations are compatible with other mainframe software products and/or previous releasesand#8226; Verifies that hardware and software products function with any planned mainframe system hardware and software upgradesand#8226;Researches and analyzes new products or mainframe software features to find more efficient or more cost-effective ways to support the business objectives and goals of the agencyDisaster Recoveryand#8226; Participates in the Disaster Recovery planning process as requiredand#8226; Participates in the Disaster Recovery Hotsite exercises as requiredand#8226; Updates Disaster Recovery plans and procedures as requiredWork Managementand#8226; Initiates planning tasks for short- and long-range work assignmentsand#8226; Participates in budget planning, researching and estimating costs, as needed.and#8226; Prepares reports and provides information requested by managementand#8226; Identifies and coordinates tasks during an assignmentand#8226; Develops methods and plans to accomplish all

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