Software Specialist (zTPF)

*** CANDIDATE MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN ***
*** Position closes on 5/1/2024 ****
*** Candidate must have bachelor's degree ***
TriTech Enterprise Systems is seeking a ' zTPF System Software Specialist' to support a federal project. This candidate will provide technical programming support, system upgrades, problem resolution, and remote training for various Computing Centers.
Other task could include:

1. Support for the z/TPF operating system environment (hardware and software). 
2. Apply experience and knowledge of IBM Message Queue (MQ) family of message-oriented middleware products.
3. Support the IBM zSeries mainframes and any other hardware or software upgrades acquired by the IRS for SACS and the z/TPF environment.
4. Engage the z/TPF Lab Support as required to provide technical support in the resolution of software related technical issues. 
5. Support the ECCs in the following ways:
   
   1. Providing 24x7 remote assistance for the SACS production systems.
   2. Providing the ECCs with operational and functional procedures.
   3. Fulfilling requests to train the personnel at the ECCs in several areas, including problem resolution. IBM personnel currently conduct “Learning Thursdays”, and this practice will continue.
   4. Assist with system tuning and daily error analysis and corrections.
6. Help junior level and other programmers, where needed, including on-the-job technical training and mentoring. IBM personnel currently conduct “Learning Thursdays”, and this practice will continue.
7. Provide technical support for the testing and implementation of IPv6 as required by the IRS. .
8. Provide technical support for the testing and implementation of database encryption on z/TPF.
9. Provide support and follow the transmittal implementation process to implement all SACS and TOS programming changes in accordance with IRS policies and guidelines. 
10. Develop operational and technical training materials and conduct SACS technical on-the-job-training for all shifts
11. Develop procedures and drawings that document the z/TPF SACS processes, configurations, and topology.
12. Prepare reports to assist the IRS’s ESD and ECC staff in troubleshooting and/or determining solutions to problems. 
13. Develop procedures to monitor the z/TPF SACS environment and identify conditions that allow IRS personnel to take remedial action before real-time outages or performance problems occur. 
14. Support Disaster Recovery (DR) testing, develop local implementation and daily Operational procedures, and train ECC-MEM and ECC-MTB personnel in DR processes related to SACS. 
15. Identify and document methods that can be used to enhance z/TPF SACS notification and automation functions. 

Required skills/Level of Experience :

• 10+ years of experience installing, customizing, and maintaining z/TPF operating system
• 10+ years of experience Supporting a stabilized IBM mainframe system environment
• Experienced with SMP/E and Mainframe Software Maintenance with performance, problem determination and resolution skills
• Perform systems planning, installation/decommission, configuration/customization, and patching
• Experience defining and validating data encryption methods and security requirements
• Experience monitoring and managing security reporting ensuring systems are compliant
• Assist systems programmers in the design and management of all regions and LPARs
• Executes regulatory and operational control activities related to user provisioning, de-provisioning and access re-certification
• Proficient in Audits

TriTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer!!!