Company Description Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical 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. Job Description Job Title: IT Operating Systems Analyst - zTDP Location: Minneapolis MN Duration: 2-8 months (Contract to hire) 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. 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 Qualifications 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 Additional Information Tinny Jindal 973-967-3478