Technical Specialist- Senior

Technical Specialist - Senior (Remote) Primary Location: Remote V-Soft Consulting is currently hiring for a Technical Specialist - Senior (Remote)for our premier client. Education and Experience " Required Minimum Training: A four year degree and four years progressive programming including two years of systems programming or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Additional Training/Experience: Senior CICS Systems Programmer with at least three years' experience z/OS program products which may include RACF, CICS, IMS, MQ, WebSphere including two years in z/OS Systems administration. Equivalent Training and Experience: Four years of core z/OS operating system administration experience plus two years of general systems programming and demonstrated third party program product installation and administration. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Job Responsibilities: Installing Software: Install software using standard State naming conventions and standards. Each vendor product is unique to install, customize, maintain, and support. Coordinate with multiple vendors and DIT/Customer systems programming and application staff concerning required patches, fix packs and maintenance upgrades as needed to reduce and mitigate possible software outages. Transfer software from vendor supplied media to DIT systems and verify installation according to vendor guidelines and recommendations. Customizing Software: Work closely with other DIT teams to set security rules using z/OS Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) and product specific security features. Also coordinate the implementation of other systems interfaces for access to Transaction Services. Schedule and test, during off peak times, software upgrades and patches to reduce the impact on production work. Document new systems in User's Guide and make copies available to DIT Service Delivery Division and compose technical information bulletins detailing the impact on clients and outlining any changes they may have to make. Monitoring and Tuning Systems Software: Use specialized software to monitor systems performance. Make the necessary adjustments as needed to provide maximum performance of system software. Make recommendations to clients on application changes as needed to provide better code reuse, performance gains and data throughput. If there is an application problem, work with the appropriate client to resolve the issue in a timely manner, which may involve other Service Delivery personnel. Solving Problems: Analyze problems reported by clients and internal staff. Work with vendor to determine solutions and establish corrective action plan. Assist clients and internal staff with related questions. Training: Attend professional seminars and classes. Interested? Qualified candidates should send their resumes to pvamshi@vsoftconsulting.com V-Soft Consulting Group is recognized among the top 100 fastest growing staffing companies in North America, V-Soft Consulting Group is headquartered in Louisville, KY with strategic locations in India, Canada and the U.S. V-Soft is known as an agile, innovative technology services company holding several awards and distinctions and has a wide variety of partnerships across diverse technology stacks. As a valued V-Soft Consultant, you're eligible for full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), a 401(k) plan, competitive compensation and more. V-Soft is partnered with numerous Fortune 500 companies, exceptionally positioned to advance your career growth. V-Soft Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. For more information or to view all our open jobs, please visit www.vsoftconsulting.com or call (844) 425-8425. #LI-PV3 #INDSP