z/OS Systems Programmer

IBM z/OS Systems Programmer to support, maintain, and enhance our enterprise mainframe environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in z/OS system administration, software maintenance using SMP/E, and programming experience in IBM mainframe languages. This role requires a flexible, hands-on capable professional.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform installation, configuration, maintenance, and removal of system software on IBM z/OS.
• Apply preventive and corrective maintenance using IBM SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended), and other tools.
• Debug and resolve issues in both system-level, and application-level environments.
• Administer CICS TS, JES2, TCP/IP, SMS, and WLM
• Support business-critical batch and online systems with JCL, TSO/ISPF tools, and REXX
• Maintain and create shell scripts and CGI interfaces in USS.
• Participate in backup and disaster recovery operations using Fast Dump Restore & Automated Backup & Recovery (FDR/ABR).
• Assist in mainframe migration initiatives, including system documentation, environment analysis, platform transition planning, and execution support.
• Document processes, procedures, and technical configurations for knowledge sharing and compliance.

Position Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in an IBM z/OS
• Proficient in SMP/E, CA-Chorus, or equivalent tools for software installation and maintenance.
• Experience applying PTF s, ZAPs, and vendor- provided fixes.
• Programming proficiency in Assembler, and COBOL.
• Familiarity with additional languages in a plus: SAS Easytrieve, etcetera.
• Strong knowledge of CICS Transaction Server (CICS TS) command-level debugging, administration, and CICS Execution Definition Administration (CEDA) table definitions.

Working knowledge of core z/OS subsystems:

• JES2 command usage and management
• VTAM and TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting
• System Managed Storage (SMS) and Workload Manager (WLM) management

Proficient in:

• z/OS JCL, TSO/E, ISPF, SDSF
• Utilities such as IEBGENR, DFSORT
• REXX scripting
• Experience with z/OS Unix System Services (USS), including shell scripting and CGI script management
• Exposure to HTTP, HTML, and CGI scripting in REXX (for integration tasks)
• Familiarity with FDR/ABR for backup, restore, and archive processes

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