Comptroller - Mainframe Administrator Intern

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Jan 21, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Starts on May 31
Off-cycle Internship
Data
Austin

Requirements

Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior at an accredited college or university, or a recent graduate within one year.
Professional or academic experience working with Mainframe system administration
Preferred Qualifications:
Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior at an accredited college or university, or a recent graduate within one year with a major in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or Management Information Systems.
Experience working with JCL and working with an IBM mainframe
Experience working with various software running on a mainframe to include zOS, CICS, Cobol, and/or other mainframe software.
Experience using TSO/ISPF

Responsibilities

Assist with analyzing new and existing procedures, mainframe systems and components, vendor product installation efficiency and effectiveness.
Assist with testing and diagnosing vendor and mainframe system software to ensure critical requirements are met.
Assist with designing, modifying, and implementing new or revised system processes to serve new purposes or improvements.
Assist with the analysis of mainframe data and/or processes and prepare presentation material in the form of documents, requirements, charts, tables, and/or graphs.
Assist in analyzing or trouble-shooting issues related to the mainframe systems.
Assist with the support and resolution of reported issues.
Assist with providing consulting support and making recommendations for information technology issues.
Assist with the monitoring of mainframe performance and utilization.
Assist with monitoring vendor communication for advisories and PTFs.
Assist with supporting various vendor products, providing solutions to others in need of assistance.
Assist with resetting printer configurations to resolve issues.
Assist with providing support, making recommendations related to mainframe software languages.
Review and evaluate needed access rights for secure appropriate permissions
Review and suggest changes to security profiles; maintain security controls over systems
Maintain records of system performance and operations
Document system requirements, configurations, procedures, changes, incidents, and problem resolutions
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

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Government

Industry

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Employees

1835

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts manages funds for the world’s 10th largest economy, processes millions of paper and electronic tax returns each year and continually searches for innovative solutions to streamline operations at one of Texas’ largest state agencies. Dedicated Comptroller employees work hard every day to ensure Texas taxpayers get the best possible government at the lowest possible cost. The Texas Comptroller's office was originally created by the Texas provisional government in 1835. The Comptroller is the chief steward of the state’s finances, acting as tax collector, chief accountant, chief revenue estimator and chief treasurer for all of state government, in addition to administering a number of other programs.