Overview
Remote
$50 - $55
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 8 Month(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship
Skills
BMC
CA OPS/MVS
Collaboration
Communication
Documentation
IBM DB2
IBM Mainframe
Job Entry Subsystem 2/3
Mainframe
Network
Operating Systems
Operational Efficiency
Performance Tuning
CICS
MVS
RACF
Recovery
Rexx
SDSF
SMP/E
Scheduling
Screening
Scripting
Storage
System Monitoring
TCP/IP
TSO
VTAM
WLM
z/OS
Job Details
Job Title: z/OS Systems Programmer (OPS/MVS & REXX Expert)
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time (Contract)
Duration: Until June 2026
Rate: $55/hr
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled z/OS Systems Programmer with strong experience in IBM mainframe environments, specializing in OPS/MVS automation and REXX scripting. The ideal candidate will work on maintaining, enhancing, and supporting complex z/OS systems for enterprise operations.
Key Responsibilities
Required Skills & Experience
Nice-to-Have Skills
Short Skill Set Snapshot (for quick screening)
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time (Contract)
Duration: Until June 2026
Rate: $55/hr
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled z/OS Systems Programmer with strong experience in IBM mainframe environments, specializing in OPS/MVS automation and REXX scripting. The ideal candidate will work on maintaining, enhancing, and supporting complex z/OS systems for enterprise operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, maintain, and support z/OS operating system components.
- Develop and optimize REXX scripts for automation and operational efficiency.
- Administer and enhance OPS/MVS automation rules, processes, and integrations.
- Support IPL activities, system recovery, and performance tuning.
- Troubleshoot complex issues related to automation, system logs, RACF, JES2, SDSF, VTAM, TCP/IP, and other z/OS tools.
- Work with cross-functional teams (Storage, Security, Batch Operations, DB2, CICS, Network).
- Provide documentation, incident resolution, and 24x7 support (as needed).
- Participate in upgrades, patching, and modernization initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience
- 7+ years of hands-on experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer.
- Strong expertise in:
- OPS/MVS (CA OPS/MVS automation)
- REXX scripting
- z/OS subsystems: JES2, RACF, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF
- Deep troubleshooting knowledge of system logs, automation triggers, and message handling.
- Experience with system monitoring, auto-operations, scheduling tools, and message automation frameworks.
- Ability to tune system performance and handle complex IPL/recovery tasks.
- Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with z/OSMF, Sysplex, WLM, DB2/CICS fundamentals, or Mainframe modernization projects.
- Knowledge of CA products or BMC automation suites.
Short Skill Set Snapshot (for quick screening)
- z/OS Administration Expert
- OPS/MVS Strong
- REXX Scripting Strong
- JES2 / RACF / TSO / ISPF Advanced
- SMP/E Advanced
- Performance Tuning Intermediate Advanced
- Incident Resolution / Troubleshooting Expert
- Automation Development Strong
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