TPF Systems Programmer

Please Note: As of July 22, 2021, our team will require that all candidate submissions include a LinkedIn profile. Please do not submit any candidates that do not have a LinkedIn. Kforce has a client in NYC that is seeking a TPF Systems Programmer. Summary: In this role, the TPF Systems Programmer performs installs, moves, adds, changes, problem determination, maintenance, repairs for the zTPF operating system, zTPF/DF, TPF Toolkit, TPF-related monitoring and performance products, and TPF-related ISV vendor products (Online Dump Facility-ODF, VPARS, VTAPE, zTPF/GI, zDumpAnalyzer, others). 24x7 pager support is required. Weekend work hours are also required for the TPF Systems Programmer to support scheduled change implementations. iLabor Jobs Details Client Industry Full Job Description See Primary Skills Visa Restrictions? None Locals Only/ Out of Area/ Remote? Remote : 95/HR C2C Anticipated Start (in weeks) 2 3-5 Must Haves TPF VPARS VTAPE Dump Analyzer experience OSA Required Skills : 10 years of experience and demonstrated proficiency in most of these areas: zTPF Operating System (some breakout follows below) zTPF database (fixed records, pool, TPF/DF, HFS) zTPF communications (OSA, TCP/IP, MQ, MATIP) ISV vendor products (VPARS, ODF, zDumpAnalyzer) Disaster Recovery and data mirroring Test system support (includes zVM) Significant understanding of CPU, DASD, tape, network and how TPF uses each Breakout of OS support: Level 5 (Expert) zTPF Systems Programming (CP, FCTB, RIAT, SIP, globals) Level 5 (Expert) implement APARs/fixes for z/TPF and related products Level 5 (Expert) zTPF internals and diagnostics (dump/trace analysis) Level 5 (Expert) zTPF customization Level 5 (Expert) zTPF exits Level 5 (Expert) zTPF user modifications (Operating System source code modifications, customer z-function commands, customer unique enhancements) Level 3 (Proficient) knowledge of zOS, zVM, and Linux on System Z required for use of zTPF maintenance and support tools Additional skills: TPF Automation (TPF Operations Server-TOS, SuperVision) Performance/Capacity, including data collections, CDC, and related tools for zTPF Hardware Config Management (IOCP, HMC, etc.) Storage Management (DASD:IBM and/or EMC, Tape:VTS) Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Basic Qualification : Additional Skills : Rank :A3 Requested Date :2022-08-31