Hays Recruitment
Mainframe Operations Engineer
Hays Recruitment, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450
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Mainframe Operations Engineer - CTP or Perm - Richmond, VA\ Hybrid - $30.00 - $40.00/hr.
The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.
Our client is seeking a Mainframe Operations Engineer in Richmond, VA\ Hybrid.
Skills & Requirements
Required:• 5+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe operations, preferably with IBM Z series mainframes.• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.• In depth understanding and extensive experience with Job Control Language (JCL).• Knowledge of the z/OS or z/VSE/VSEn operating systems, including experience with CICS, CICS Transaction Gateway, and CICS Web Services.• Understanding of batch processing and job scheduling systems.• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting batch processes.• Experience installing Cobol applications from a DEV environment through test environments and to production.• Some knowledge of other programming languages commonly used in the z/OS and z/VSE environment, such as Assembler, COBOL, PL/I, REXX, or CP/CMS EXEC.• Understanding of VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) file storage and access method.• The ability to analyze system logs, dumps, and other diagnostic information.
In this role the candidate will provide technical support and troubleshooting, system administration, system monitoring, quality service, production system management, and system error analysis of our mainframes.
Minimum Qualifications• 5+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe operations, preferably with IBM Z series mainframes.• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.• In depth understanding and extensive experience with Job Control Language (JCL).• Knowledge of the z/OS or z/VSE/VSEn operating systems, including experience with CICS, CICS Transaction Gateway, and CICS Web Services.• Understanding of batch processing and job scheduling systems.• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting batch processes.• Experience installing Cobol applications from a DEV environment through test environments and to production.• Some knowledge of other programming languages commonly used in the z/OS and z/VSE environment, such as Assembler, COBOL, PL/I, REXX, or CP/CMS EXEC.• Understanding of VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) file storage and access method.• The ability to analyze system logs, dumps, and other diagnostic information.
Preferred Qualifications• 8+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe administration.• 2+ years of experience with z/VM, z/VSE or VSEN and z/VSE/VSEn.• A master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.• Certifications such as IBM Certified System Programmer, IBM Certified Advanced Technical Expert, or similar.• Knowledge of VTAM networking and SNA protocols.• Experience with the Zeke/VSE mainframe job scheduler.• Proficiency in basic Linux administration tasks.• Understanding of and experience with VSE Interactive Computing and Control Facility (ICCF).
Benefits/Other Compensation
This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).
Why Hays?
You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.
Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume?
Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.
Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.We also believe that actions speak louder than words.In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.
In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.
Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.
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Job typeContractLocationVirginiaProfessionOther/tbcIndustryTechnology & Internet ServicesPay$30.00 - $40.00/hr.
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Mainframe Operations Engineer - CTP or Perm - Richmond, VA\ Hybrid - $30.00 - $40.00/hr.
The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.
Our client is seeking a Mainframe Operations Engineer in Richmond, VA\ Hybrid.
Skills & Requirements
Required:• 5+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe operations, preferably with IBM Z series mainframes.• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.• In depth understanding and extensive experience with Job Control Language (JCL).• Knowledge of the z/OS or z/VSE/VSEn operating systems, including experience with CICS, CICS Transaction Gateway, and CICS Web Services.• Understanding of batch processing and job scheduling systems.• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting batch processes.• Experience installing Cobol applications from a DEV environment through test environments and to production.• Some knowledge of other programming languages commonly used in the z/OS and z/VSE environment, such as Assembler, COBOL, PL/I, REXX, or CP/CMS EXEC.• Understanding of VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) file storage and access method.• The ability to analyze system logs, dumps, and other diagnostic information.
In this role the candidate will provide technical support and troubleshooting, system administration, system monitoring, quality service, production system management, and system error analysis of our mainframes.
Minimum Qualifications• 5+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe operations, preferably with IBM Z series mainframes.• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.• In depth understanding and extensive experience with Job Control Language (JCL).• Knowledge of the z/OS or z/VSE/VSEn operating systems, including experience with CICS, CICS Transaction Gateway, and CICS Web Services.• Understanding of batch processing and job scheduling systems.• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting batch processes.• Experience installing Cobol applications from a DEV environment through test environments and to production.• Some knowledge of other programming languages commonly used in the z/OS and z/VSE environment, such as Assembler, COBOL, PL/I, REXX, or CP/CMS EXEC.• Understanding of VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) file storage and access method.• The ability to analyze system logs, dumps, and other diagnostic information.
Preferred Qualifications• 8+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe administration.• 2+ years of experience with z/VM, z/VSE or VSEN and z/VSE/VSEn.• A master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.• Certifications such as IBM Certified System Programmer, IBM Certified Advanced Technical Expert, or similar.• Knowledge of VTAM networking and SNA protocols.• Experience with the Zeke/VSE mainframe job scheduler.• Proficiency in basic Linux administration tasks.• Understanding of and experience with VSE Interactive Computing and Control Facility (ICCF).
Benefits/Other Compensation
This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).
Why Hays?
You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.
Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume?
Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.
Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.We also believe that actions speak louder than words.In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.
In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.
Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.
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