Junior Z/OS Systems Programmer

Overview

Remote
On Site
$60-65
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
10% Travel

Skills

IBM
z/OS
DASD

Job Details

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Titel: Jr, Z/OS Admin/Systems Programmer

Location: 90% Remote - 10% travel when required to Springfield IL

Duration: 6 Months

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Junior Z/OS Systems Programmer. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Z/OS administration, storage management, and hardware management. As a Junior Z/OS Systems Programmer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, optimization, and security of our Z/OS mainframe system.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Z/OS Administration: Manage and administer Z/OS operating systems, ensuring their smooth and efficient operation. This includes system installation, configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
  2. Storage Management: Oversee storage allocation, management, and optimization on Z/OS platforms. Monitor storage usage, perform capacity planning, and implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
  3. Hardware Management: Manage and maintain Z/OS hardware infrastructure, including mainframes, storage devices, and peripheral equipment. Coordinate hardware upgrades, replacements, and repairs as necessary.
  4. System Security: Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect Z/OS systems from unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats. Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.
  5. Performance Optimization: Monitor system performance and resource utilization, identifying areas for improvement and implementing optimization strategies to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
  6. Documentation and Training: Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and policies.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
  • 5 plus years of experience as a Z/OS systems programmer in a large-scale enterprise environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of Z/OS operating system internals, utilities, and subsystems.
  • Proficiency in storage management concepts and technologies, including DASD, DFSMS, and tape management systems.
  • Strong understanding of Z/OS hardware architecture, including IBM mainframes and peripheral devices.
  • Experience with system performance monitoring and tuning tools, such as RMF and WLM.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Info:

Z/OS admin would likely have knowledge in JES2, WLM, SMF, ICSF, DFSMS, ISPF, TSO, 3270, TCPIP, SMPE ISH, and OMVS.
Third Party Software maintained by our admins are: Syspertec Virtel Browser based 3270 emulator, Rocket TMON Monitoring tool and Chicago Soft QuickRef Referencing tool.
IBM Software: Tivoli Workload Schedular, Fault Analyzer, File Manager, zSecure, DB2 Tools, and zLinux

About us:
DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.

DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.