Job Description

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES


Railroad Commission of Texas requires the services of 1 Software Engineer 2, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Software Engineer 2, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Railroad Commission of Texas.


• Work involves highly advanced (senior-level) systems administration in support of agency mainframe applications and supporting infrastructure; and coordinate day-to-day system administration functions such as mainframe configuration, break/fix system support, and base user account creation/support.

• Routine system administration functions to include security administration support, performance monitoring, security monitoring, and system maintenance.

• Work includes supporting data entry and control work processes, overseeing and coordinating mainframe operations in the State’s Consolidated Data Center Services (DCS), and working with the Network Administration, Customer Support and Applications Development & Support teams to provide support necessary for day-to-day mainframe operations.

• Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration for Change Data Capture processing using mainframe data sources and targets (i.e., IMS and VSAM) a plus.



The Worker will apply their expert knowledge and experience as a Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer to support both the needs of the Legacy Systems as well as those for the Mainframe Transformation Team.



WORKER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Provide primary support as the subject matter expert for z/OS operating systems and system components; provide direct technical support as needed in the planning, implementation and testing of releases, upgrades, or changes to z/OS operating system, network, and component software.

• Provide end user support for assigned Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products such as BlueZone.

provide primary administration and end user support for SCLM.

• Provide input and recommendations for hardware capacity planning.

• Provide primary administrative support for CICS® and IMS™.

• Diagnose platform, software and related product issues and follow up with root cause analysis.

• Analyze performance issues and provide input and recommendations for capacity planning.

• Provide input and recommendations for system-wide performance tuning to meet required levels of service.

• Provide input and recommendations for system parameters and system libraries management.

• Provide support for technical consultation and inquiries from the other IT technical teams.

• Provide support as technical lead on internal team projects or participate on project teams that impact the z/OS platform.

• Provide support for Integration-testing new products with existing applications and user procedures.

• Assist with maintaining and providing technical support for Mainframe Production Control and Support Jobs and monthly Mainframe Job Scheduler.


II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years	Required/Preferred	Experience
5	Required	Experience with z/OS Systems Programming
5	Required	Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)
3	Required	Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)
3	Required	Experience with performance monitoring to include initial analysis of performance issues
2	Required	Experience with REXX
3	Preferred	Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration
3	Preferred	Working knowledge for each of the following: • z/OS Operation • z/OS Networking – VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
3	Preferred	Working knowledge of each of the following: • z/OS-centric automated job scheduling and management software (JOBTRAC) • Terminal Emulator Software (BLUEZONE) • VTAM Session Manager Software (VTAM/SWITCH)
3	Preferred	Working knowledge of: • SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) • RMF (Resource Measurement Facility) • SMF (System Management Facility) • WLM (Workload Management) • JCL (Job Control Language) • GRS (Global Resource Serialization)
3	Preferred	Working knowledge of: • VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) • TSO (Time Sharing Option)
3	Preferred	Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL – RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS)
3	Preferred	Experience with SCLM (or other similar configuration management tools), specifically configuration and administration of SCLM
3	Preferred	Experience with CPM for JOBTRAC

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 10/01/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1000 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Railroad Commission of Texas. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.

The primary work location(s) will be at WFH. The working position is Telework. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Railroad Commission of Texas will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.

The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Railroad Commission of Texas.