Mainframe IDMS Systems Programmer

Job Description:

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.

Essential Job Functions

• Install and upgrade new and existing vendor software.
• Upgrade software from multiple vendors simultaneously.
• Apply vendor fixes and resolve software abends with limited assistance.
• Respond to customer requests effectively and quickly.
• Perform changes, IMACs (Install, Move, Add, Change), and manage incidents and problem tickets in Service Center.
• Provide on-call support on a 7 x 24 rotation.
• Access and utilize vendor (CA) Support Connect tools.
• Debug and analyze problems with little or no guidance.
• Make IDMS performance monitoring and tuning recommendations.

Technical Expertise

• Explain the IDMS Central Version (CV) and how it differs from Local mode processing.
• Explain install/upgrade and PTF application procedures.
• Explain IDMS journal and log procedures, including offloading.
• Explain IDMS USERMODS, their usage, and purpose.
• Explain how and when to use Operations commands.
• Explain IDMS security and its relationship to MVS Security Systems (ACF2, RACF, and Top Secret).
• Explain the relationship between logical IDMS definitions and physical IDMS objects.
• Explain SMP/E and how it is used.
• Demonstrate knowledge of OCF commands.
• Show understanding of secondary dictionaries and their usage.
• Demonstrate participation in at least one IDMS recovery at an offsite location.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with the z/OS and OS/390 environments.
• Experience with TSO and ISPF.
• Ability to write and code OS JCL in detail.
• Basic coding skills in COBOL and Assembler.
• Experience working with Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and SharePoint.
• Experience with Integrated Quality Management System methodologies.

Other Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and effectively in English.
• Experience making recommendations for performance and tuning improvements.
• Familiarity with IDMS operations and maintenance processes.

Work Environment

• Remote opportunity within the United States.
• May require evening and/or weekend work.

Compensation at DXC is influenced by an array of factors, including but not limited to the experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $91,400 - $169,700.

Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program.  DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

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