TCI has an immediate need for a Mainframe (Z/OS) DB2 Systems Programmer in Eagan, MN. This is not a Corp2Corp opportunity.

This is a long-term contract opportunity with the possibility of hire. In addition to competitive, market-rate based pay, TCI provides all our Consultants with Comprehensive Medical/Dental Insurance, 401k, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability benefits. NOTE: This position requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

SUMMARY We are seeking a Mainframe (Z/OS) DB2 Systems Programmer to implement and assist with the installation, customization and maintenance of DB2, QMF, Control products, z/OS installation, mainframe to midrange; the related software products, and related tools. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems. Solutions must be imaginative, thorough, practical and consistent with organization objectives.

Installing, maintaining and configuring DB2 in a large SYSPLEX enterprise environment. Installing and Configuring WebSphere Application Server, IBM WebSphere and HTTP servers on z/OS environment. Working with Security and system teams to enable Security on WebSphere and mainframe self-service for mainframe users.

Tuning WebSphere Application Server to run Java Batch workloads. Applying WebSphere Application Server fix packs. Performing WebSphere MQ changes on z/OS and hands on MQ OC panels.

Configuring IBM ODM Rule Execution Server on WebSphere Application Server for z/OS. Opening Service Requests/PMRs and closely worked with IBM on issues. Troubleshooting WebSphere application server issues.

Defining WLM Service and Transaction classes for WebSphere z/OS. Work on MQ and WAS Integration and familiar with Bindings and Client mode. Work with Global Security, SSL, SAF Keyrings and Hardware Cryptography.

Infrastructure architecture design from Development through to Production. Installing resource adapters and enabling WOLA. Deploying Java EAR files.

REQUIREMENTS Bachelors degree and a minimum of 9 years of experience, 14 years technical experience in lieu of degree will be considered. z/OS systems programming background with Unix System Services experience. Experience should include object-oriented applications and working with multiple technologies such as relational or object-oriented databases, or other processing such as WebSphere, Apache, IIS, network management and internet technologies such as HTTP, HTML5, CGI, and SSL.

Experience in WebSphere, Apache, and Portal Server environment administration. WebSphere/Apache Administration and environment management. Strong experience with WebSphere application server on z/OS, IBM MQ and WebSphere web server.

Experience with security, RACF working with operations, application development teams. Setting up WebSphere optimized local adapters (WOLA) connection on WebSphere z/OS. Strong experience with UNIX shell script development and proven ability to build and execute plans for batch cycle processing.

Experience with HTML, JavaScript, HTML5, and other front-end languages. Scripting for automated deployment and software installation. Strong understanding of networking (firewalls, routers).

Experience with various server and log monitoring tools (IBM QRADAR, Splunk, etc.). Familiarity Java and java script Programming. Strong knowledge of Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) and WebSphere is required.

Knowledge of Markup Language (XML) and Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) is preferred. Hands on experience with MQ z/OS and familiar with MQ Explorer, MQ z/OS Panels. This is an on-site position with hybrid/remote possibilities.

Details will be discussed during screening. Must possess a valid Public Trust Security Clearance or have the ability to obtain one prior to start