IT Operating Systems Analyst - zOS

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides te chnical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost. Note: The office that they are currently working out of is at 12501 Whitewater Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55343. They will be moving nearby in Mid-November to 12125 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Description: This person will work with other z Systems Programmers to develop the skills required to manage and maintain the critical mainframe operating system software, zOS, CICS, DB2, IMS and related products. Essential Criteria: · 2 year associate degree (minimum) or 4 year BS or BA degree from a college or university participating in the IBM Academic Initiative with focus on z Systems mainframe computing curriculum · Participated in the IBM Master the Mainframe contest · Completed the IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery test. · Willingness to relocate and work in the Minneapolis, Mn. area Competencies: · Strong analytical skills and capable of influencing decision on technical issues · Presents a logical and persuasive case when offering ideas & opinions · Proactively works to develop new knowledge and skills · A self-starter who can self-manage · Strong writing and verbal skills · Strong interpersonal/team skills · Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time · Consistently meets commitments to customers Desirable Criteria/Assets: · Internship with major z Systems mainframe enterprises · Experience in the health care industry · Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the United States Desire/participation in z System programs · Not just a candidate who has done basic Unix/Windows support · Demonstrated interest and passion is System Z · Know what a mainframe is and understand it’s value Shobha Mishra 973-967-3440 Shobha.MishraATartechinfo.com