Mainframe System Programmer

Company Overview:
Req ID: 292774
NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Mainframe System Programmer to join our team in Addison, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Job Description:
Overview
NTT DATA is seeking an experienced Mainframe System Programmer to work with a major Insurance client. The role involves maintaining and supporting CICS environments, z/OS operating system and various ISV products, mainly from IBM and Broadcom.

The role requires technical, domain level and specialist skills to ensure that all the engineering services are operated, maintained and constantly upgraded as technology advances.

There can be multiple functions within the job involving multiple products and technologies. Including but not limited to programming, support to maintain essential environmental conditions & analysis - creating functional/technical design solutions. The job holder may specialize in a single or combination of those functions/technologies.

Responsibilities
Plays a key role as an individual contributor in engineering and implementing various aspects of a complex IBM Mainframe environment.
Maintains and configures CICS environments and CICS web services.
Ensures availability of CICS regions and troubleshooting issues.
Maintains, supports and troubleshoots the z/OS operating system and various ISV products from vendors; IBM, Broadcom and others.
Participates in Mainframe Software / Hardware / Operating System Upgrades,
Plan upgrades and develop schedules.
Coordinate and facilitate software installation and validation with application teams and delivery partners.
Review new features and provide necessary documentation and procedures to Application development teams
Work with vendors to resolve any issues.
Administration of Mainframe SCM application (Broadcom Endevor).
Maintaining TCPIP Pagent policy.
Co-ordinates and ensures successful day-to-day deliverables from Delivery partners.
Providing technical assistance to application developers and support teams
Participates in mainframe disaster recovery exercises.
Assist security team with z/OS mainframe security (Top Secret) and user profile issues.
Perform mainframe system performance analysis, reporting and apply performance tuning as necessary.
On-call rotation
Incident and Problem management

Required Skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
Minimum 5 years of experience as a Mainframe System Programmer (CICS or z/OS or other) or Technical Specialist.

Preferred Skills
Experience with any combination of z/OS, CICS, TCPIP, Supersession, Omegamon, SMF, RMF, Top Secret, Storage systems and other ISV products.
Proficiency in TSO/ISPF, SDSF and JCL
Experience with Assembler, COBOL, REXX and SAS programming.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com.

NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.