Comptroller - Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career SectionApplications must be filed at:note that this job posting can be closed without noticeand earlier than the closing date indicated in the postingif a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for youInnovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptrollerand#8217;s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more The Comptrollerand#8217;s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texasand#8217; chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service.Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.Clickhereto see an inside look at the Texas Comptrollerand#8217;s officeABOUT THE DivisionGeneral descriptionWe are looking for an IT professional specializing in Mainframe z/OS systems programming who is ready to continue their career on a new IBM z17. The team you would be joining consists of mid and senior level z/OS system programmers, who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the mainframe. This includes installing and maintaining z/OS system software and 3rd party software, installing and testing mainframe software, working with teammates to ensure our mainframe is operating at peak performance, meeting with application developers and other teammates to resolve issues, meeting with coworkers on mainframe topics, and monitoring daily on-line mainframe system usage.This position is a team of IT Professionals who are research oriented, open-minded, collaborative, adaptable, mainframe centric, and like to dig into issues. You would be a great fit for this role if you are self-motivated, a problem solver, resourceful, a good communicator, can work well with a team, and enjoys learning new technical advancements as it relates to our environment. Work HoursWorks hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM, 40-hour week, Monday and#8211; Friday. Occasionally will work additional hours including weekends and holidays. Performs rotating on-call duties related to mainframe storage software and hardware support (24 x 7). Hours may change based on business need.Teleworking may be considered if certain working conditions are met. The candidate must have permanent residency within the state of Texas and must be able to meet in office requirements, which can vary among different sections (i.e. report to office 1 day/month, 1day/week, etc.). Travel reimbursements are not provided for teleworking.Qualifications: Minimum Qualificationsand#8226; Bachelor's degree.and#8226; Eight (8) yearsand#8217; experience in analyzing mainframe performance issues, including z/OS Db2; four (4) yearsand#8217; which includes working with RMF or CMF and SMF data to create performance reports and make performance recommendations.Preferred Experience:and#8226; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field and#8226; Experience with mainframe performance tuning toolsand#8226; Experience with BMCand#8217;s ISPWand#8226; Experience with z/OS Db2and#8226; Experience with SASand#8226; Experience with MXGand#8226; Experience with HTMLand#8226; Experience with utility programs and products including: IDCAMS, CLISTS/REXX, SORT, TSO, JCL, and/or WLM.and#8226; Experience in teaching technical issues to developersand#8226; Experience with Mainframe software installation techniques and methodologies.Substitutions:One (1) additional year of the full-time minimum experience as stated above may substitute for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education with a maximum of 120 semester hours (four years).In this role you will:and#8226; Oversees job performance and performs analysis to determine reason for long running jobs. Suggests technical solutions for improving performance.and#8226; Supports the mainframe change control environment for COBOL and JCL. Works with others to resolve issues, suggests changes to the environment and works with others to have new releases and upgrades applied to the environmentand#8226; Oversees studies and the preparation of reports that include study findings, recommendations, and instructions for proposed system implementations; formulates logical descriptions of problems; and devises and implements optimum solutions. Provides utilization, performance reports and other reports as requested to management. Designs, writes, runs, and maintains monthly CPU utilization reports utilizing SMF records and/or MXG records.and#8226; Oversees the IBM mainframe Performance and Capacity Planning and related software environments. Plans, installs, maintains, upgrades, and administers IBM and 3rd party mainframe related software products and provides documentation for all software changes. Provides technical support for users and mainframe software developers for performance related issues; researches performance related problems and suggests solutions.and#8226; Manages work activities for short and long range mainframe related assignments, communicating with management and other team members in a timely and effective manner. And performs other related duties as assigned.and#8226; Participates in and performs mainframe disaster recovery activities for section including but not limited to, participating in disaster recovery hot site exercises and managing the mainframe. Implements performance and Capacity Planning related jobs and schedules, and updates documentation.Maximize Your EarningsAt the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offeringIf you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for youImportant Note to the Candidate:Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.MILITARY PREFERENCETo receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentationto this job application.on the occupational category for the position.Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditorand#8217;s Office,Military Crosswalk Guide.The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to:assistance translating your military experience and training courses into c

Created: 2025-10-13