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Job Title: z/OS Systems Programmer / Mainframe Administrator
Work Mode: Remote
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced z/OS Systems Programmer to provide primary technical support, administration, and subject matter expertise for z/OS operating systems and related mainframe components. This remote role involves supporting system upgrades, managing ISV products, administering CICS and IMS , troubleshooting performance issues, and collaborating with cross-functional technical teams. The ideal candidate has strong experience in z/OS systems programming, performance analysis, systems tuning, and mainframe tools such as JES2, OMVS, SMS, TSS, and SCLM.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert for z/OS operating systems and system components.
- Provide direct technical support for planning, implementation, testing, and deployment of z/OS releases, upgrades, patches, and configuration changes.
- Provide end-user support for assigned Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products such as BlueZone.
- Administer and support SCLM, including configuration, maintenance, and end-user assistance.
- Support, administer, and maintain CICS and IMS environments.
- Provide technical input and recommendations for hardware capacity planning.
- Diagnose platform, system software, and related product issues; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Analyze system performance issues and provide recommendations for performance tuning and capacity planning.
- Assist in managing system parameters, system libraries, and configuration standards.
- Support integration testing of new products or enhancements with existing applications and system procedures.
- Provide technical consultation and support to internal IT teams.
- Act as technical lead or contributor on internal projects that impact the z/OS platform.
- Assist in maintaining and providing technical support for Mainframe Production Control and monthly Job Scheduler processes.
Required Qualifications:
- 5 years - Experience with z/OS Systems Programming
- 5 years - Experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)
- 3 years - Experience with TSS (Top Secret Security)
- 3 years - Experience with performance monitoring, including initial performance issue analysis
- 2 years - Experience with REXX scripting
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3 years - Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration
- Working knowledge of:
- z/OS Operations
- z/OS Networking (VTAM, TCP/IP)
- Working knowledge of the following tools and technologies:
- Job scheduling and management (e.g., JOBTRAC)
- Terminal emulation software (e.g., BlueZone)
- VTAM Session Manager (VTAM/SWITCH)
- Working knowledge of core mainframe utilities and facilities:
- SMP/E, RMF, SMF, WLM, JCL
- GRS, VSAM, TSO
- Experience with TLS configuration (certificates, SSL, RSA Keys, SFTP, FTPS)
- Experience with SCLM or similar configuration management tools, including configuration and administration
- Experience with CPM for JOBTRAC