z/OS Systems Programmer

Job#: 2081159

Job Description:

Hybrid Onsite Dearborn MI

$60-72/HR

12 + Months
Position Description:z/OS Systems Programmer to install; customize; test; implement; document and support IBM mainframe operating system software (current release z/OS 2.4) and multiple 3rd party software products on over 42 MVS images. Install, customize, test, implement, document, and support independent software vendor (ISV) products as required (this includes user modifications that require customization for release levels or related to site requirements) and work with the vendors on problems and resolution. Code in Assembler to develop, test, implement, document and support system modifications and MVS and JES exits. Analyze, debug and correct various z/OS software problems. Support z/OS Unix System Services (USS) and WebSphere environments. Use IBMs ServiceLink and interface with IBM technical support to resolve Operating System (z/OS) software and hardware problems. Proficient in Assembler, REXX, Clist and SAS coding (highly desired). Knowledge of RACF and ability to create and analyze RACF profiles. Provide system-programming support for the installation and upgrade of mainframe hardware configurations. Provide off hours support for Disaster Recovery planning and testing. Able to provide 24 hours support 7 days per week 365 days per year (rotational duty) for software issues. Provide customer support by addressing Software/Hardware related trouble tickets providing levels 1, 2 and 3 support. Other duties as assigned.Skills Required:Mainframe SystemsSkills Preferred:Z/OSExperience Required:Five or more years of System Programming experience, including dump analysis, SMP/E, SMF, USS, Omegamon, MVS and JES exits, problem analysis and resolution. Working knowledge of z/Operating System internals in JES2 or JES3 environments. Experience in planning, customizing, testing and on-going support of Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products (i.e. CA Technologies, BMC, SAS, EJES, IBM, etc.) Knowledge and experience in corporate and group security and control policies, procedures, and standards. Experience supporting Disaster Recovery for z/OS environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, highly motivated, and possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with Access, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project for project administration are highly desirable Working knowledge of ISPF, TSO, JCL and IBM utilities is essential. Candidates must be willing and able to work overtime which includes all shifts, weekends, and holidaysExperience Preferred:0Education Required:Bachelors DegreeEducation Preferred:Additional Safety Training/Licensing/Personal Protection Requirements:Additional Information :Hybrid Position / 4 days a week onsite Install, customize, test, implement, document, and support independent software vendor (ISV) products as required (this includes user modifications that require customization for release levels or related to site requirements) and work with the vendors on problems and resolution. Code in Assembler to develop, test, implement, document and support system modifications and MVS and JES exits. Analyze, debug and correct various z/OS software problems. Support z/OS Unix System Services (USS) and WebSphere environments. Use IBMs ServiceLink and interface with IBM technical support to resolve Operating System (z/OS) software and hardware problems. Proficient in Assembler, REXX, Clist and SAS coding (highly desired). Knowledge of RACF and ability to create and analyze RACF profiles. Provide system-programming support for the installation and upgrade of mainframe hardware configurations. Provide off hours support for Disaster Recovery planning and testing. Able to provide 24 hours support 7 days per week 365 days per year (rotational duty) for software issues. Provide customer support by addressing Software/Hardware related trouble tickets providing levels 1, 2 and 3 support. Other duties as assigned.

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