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Position Overview:
We are seeking a senior-level Mainframe Technical Specialist / Expert for an immediate 13-month contract opportunity in Raleigh, NC. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary mainframe subject matter expert, specializing in environment configuration, release management, and database query optimization.
*Per client requirement, candidates must be local to the Raleigh, NC area to accommodate daily onsite operations and an immediate onsite interview.*
Core Responsibilities:
- Mainframe Expertise: Act as a subject matter expert across the Z/OS operating system, understanding its interrelationships, configurations, and overall functionality.
- Release Management: Provide advanced configuration management and release management support, offering critical technical guidance specifically for Endevor software.
- SQL & Performance Optimization: Evaluate complex SQL queries and recommend tactical adjustments to improve software performance, maximize efficiency, and drive mainframe operational cost savings.
- Database Support: Utilize specialized tools and utilities to directly support DB2 and IMS environments.
- Application Troubleshooting: Provide CICS administration, system debugging, and active problem-solving support while interfacing daily with application developers and client personnel.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 7+ Years of deep experience with the Z/OS operating system.
- 7+ Years of hands-on configuration/release management utilizing Endevor.
- 7+ Years of thorough experience with SQL programming languages, query evaluation, and techniques.
- 7+ Years of expertise utilizing tools and utilities that support DB2.
- Demonstrated proficiency with CICS (administration/debugging) and JCL.
Preferred Skills:
- Prior experience with IMS and Elixir.
- Additional technical background with middleware and MQ is highly beneficial.
