z/OS System Engineer

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 18 Month(s)

Skills

Z/OS
Patching
upgrades
administration
mainframe z/OS operating system
Mainframe Upgrade
Mainframe Storage
Unix
TCP/IP
VTAM
JES2
SMP/E
TSO
IOCP/HCD
CICS
IMS
DB2

Job Details

About PruTech:

Established in 1997, PruTech is committed to innovative problem-solving, solution creation, and fostering strong client partnerships. Serving a diverse array of industries, from government to finance, retail, and manufacturing, PruTech operates from strategic locations including New York City, Washington DC, North Carolina, and boasts a nearshore office in Mexico City and multiple offshore offices in India.

With over two decades of experience in Information Technology and system integration, PruTech offers a comprehensive suite of services to meet evolving technological needs:

  • Project-based system integration
  • Custom software solutions
  • Package implementations
  • Consulting and advisory services
  • Big data and analytics
  • Nearshore and offshore services

At PruTech, we are dedicated to shaping the future of technology and driving success for our clients through innovative solutions and strategic partnerships.

Position : Z/OS System s Programmer

Long Term Contract

Hybrid (alternating days), 5 Manhattan West, New York, NY

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Primary responsibility will include:

  • Ongoing maintenance (install, patching, upgrades, administration, etc.,) of the mainframe z/OS operating system, accompanying storage systems and systems software products (e.g., database, transaction server, security management, scheduling, report distribution, etc.), and UNIX Systems Services.
  • Upgrades of mainframe and related storage.
  • The candidate will be required to provide production off hour coverage (if necessary) and support periodic weekend implementations.

Experience / Preferred Qualifications:

  • The candidate must have experience with VTAM and TCP/IP.
  • 10+ years of experience working with z/OS, JES2, SMP/E, TSO, IOCP/HCD. Basic IBM utilities (IDCAMS, IEFBR14, etc.) program product installations, working knowledge of the IBM virtual tape system and Unix System Services.
  • Working knowledge of CICS, IMS, DB2, and AFP printing is a plus. Experience in using monitoring tools such as OMEGAMON.
  • Working with an enterprise-wide, large-scale implementation.
  • Excellent communication skills (Oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.
  • The candidate must have experience with mainframe CPU installs as a systems programmer consultant.

Education:

  • Bachelor s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field, OR 15 years of experience working in the mainframe system programmer field.

PruTech abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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