z/OS Print Server Systems Programmer Id-1992

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DMI is a global professional services company that specializes in digital strategy, design, transformation, and support. More than your basic systems integrator or big-box advisor, we are a new breed of partner that blends human-centric consulting and design with agile engineering, delivery, and global scale. We believe that digital transformation is an end-to-endless evolutionary process that requires technology solutions and partners that meet organizations where they are. Consultants at the core, DMI has been delivering mission-critical, enterprise-grade solutions since 2002 for more than a hundred Fortune 1,000 enterprises, various state and local government agencies, and all fifteen U.S. federal departments. DMI has grown to 2,100+ employees globally and has been continually recognized by top industry analysts as well as a Top Workplace in the USA and Remote.

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About the Opportunity

Digital Management, LLC (DMI) is seeking a full time z/OS Print Systems Programmer as part of the Enterprise Mainframe System Services for a government agency in the DC Metropolitan Area and customers across the United States.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Installing, customizing, and maintaining the Data Center's suite of print distribution software. In addition, z/OS Print Server System Programmer is responsible for enabling various methods of application printing that are essential tothe agency's principal lines of business users.
  • Planning, installing, customizing, and implementing print distribution software, implementing system automation in support of remote printing, Associated Printing for 3270 applications, printing from CICS using dynamic support system, printing for SNA and IP devices, print distribution software that archives print reports, and printing under z/OS JES2.
  • Planning and assisting users in their printing needs.
  • Planning, configuring, customizing, and implementing printers that use either LPR/LPD protocol, IPP protocol, or direct socket printing, printing for local and remote printers, software products, and Telnet changes in support of user's printing needs.
  • Providing technical assistance to developers in the design and implementation of custom forms,and production control and operations on enterprise printing.
  • Analyzing requirements and recommending software and hardware printing solutions.
  • Performing problem determination and resolution using z/OS Tool and Service Aids.
  • Assisting PMOs in implementing form based printing.


Qualifications

Required:

  • Five (5) years of demonstrated experience (within the last seven years) as a z/OS System Programmer providing expertise in z/OS V1.9 or above.
  • Five (5) years of recent experience supporting desktop and remote printing with Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc (LRS) VPS (VTAM Printer Support).
  • Five (5) years recent experience configuring LRS/VPS and Dynamic Report System (DRS) in support of CICS desktop and remote printing.
  • Five (5) years of recent experience configuring z/OS Communication Server Telnet Server in support of desktop and remote printing.
  • Five (5) years of recent experience configuring JES2 in support of desktop and remote printing.
  • Five (5) years of recent experience upgrading software products such as LRS/VPS.
  • Five (5) years of recent experience working with a report distribution software like BMC Control‐D.
  • Five (5) years of recent experience supporting printing with SNA and IP based applications.
  • Five (5) years of recent experience supporting Telnet protocol.
  • Three (3) years of recent experience providing Level 2 and Level 3 support for help desk tickets related to Print Programmer support
  • Strong communications and customer service skills
  • Availability to work on-call 3 - 5 times a year as required to support the program
  • Interest and ability to expand skillset into communications and security protocols
  • Must be willing to provide back up support to team members as needed



Skills and education required:

The following education and skills are either required or desirable in a candidate:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related degree
  • Must have at least 10+ years of experience working with printer systems such as LRS/VPS, DRS and related systesms.
  • Must be able to demonstrate and articulate in-depth knowledge of printer computer functions.
  • Must have both analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to troubleshoot any computer problems that could arise.
  • Time management skills are essential as you need to ensure all request, ServiceNow tickets and queries are completed on time.


Min. Citizenship Status Required: US Citizen

Physical Requirement(s): No Physical requirement needed for this position

Location: Remote

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Working at DMI

DMI is a diverse, prosperous and rewarding place to work. Being part of the DMI family means we care about your wellbeing. As such, we offer a variety of perks and benefits that help meet various interests and needs, while still having the opportunity to work directly with a number of our award winning, Fortune 1000 clients. The following categories make up your DMI wellbeing:

Community - Blood drives, volunteering opportunities, Holiday parties, summer picnics, Tech Chef, Octoberfest just to name a few ways DMI comes together as a community.

Convenience/Concierge - Virtual visits through health insurance, pet insurance, commuter benefits, discount tickets for movies, travel and many other items to provide convenience.

Development - Annual performance management, continuing education and tuition assistance, internal job opportunities along with career enrichment and advancement to help each employee with their professional and personal development.

Financial - Generous 401k match for both pre-tax and post-tax (ROTH) contributions along with financial wellness education, EAP, Life Insurance and Disability help provide financial stability for each DMI employee.

Recognition - Great achievements do not go unnoticed by DMI through Annual Awards ceremony, service anniversaries, peer-to-peer acknowledgement through Give-A-Wow, employee referral bonuses.

Wellness - Healthcare benefits, Wellness programs, Flu Shots, Biometric screenings, on-site lactation rooms provide employees with several wellness options.

Employees are valued for their talents and contributions. We all take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals, which in turn contributes to the overall success of the company.

The company does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status. DMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability. DMI maintains a drug-free workplace. 

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