Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
z/OS
Top Secret Security
JES2
OMVS
and SMS
REXX
Job Details
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer to provide senior-level systems administration and support for enterprise mainframe applications and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for system configuration, break/fix support, performance monitoring, security administration, and technical consultation across teams. This role also involves supporting mainframe transformation initiatives and collaborating closely with multiple IT groups to ensure seamless day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as subject matter expert for z/OS operating systems and components, providing technical support for upgrades, releases, and system changes.
- Administer and support key subsystems including CICS , IMS , JES2, SMS, and OMVS.
- Perform security administration using Top Secret (TSS) and monitor system performance, conducting root cause analysis for issues.
- Provide technical support for ISV products such as BlueZone and administer SCLM.
- Collaborate on hardware capacity planning and system-wide performance tuning.
- Support mainframe production control, job scheduling, and integration testing of new products.
- Assist transformation teams with modernization and integration projects.
- Provide technical consultation to other IT teams as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience with z/OS Systems Programming.
- 5+ years working with JES2, OMVS, and SMS.
- 3+ years experience with Top Secret Security (TSS).
- 3+ years experience in performance monitoring and analysis.
- 2+ years hands-on experience with REXX.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration.
- Knowledge of z/OS Networking (VTAM, TCP/IP).
- Familiarity with JOBTRAC, BlueZone, VTAM/SWITCH.
- Experience with SMP/E, RMF, SMF, WLM, JCL, GRS.
- Strong working knowledge of VSAM, TSO, TLS/SSL configuration, and SFTP/FTPS.
- Administration experience with SCLM or other configuration management tools.
- Experience with CPM for JOBTRAC
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