Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 9 Month(s)
Skills
z/OS
JES2
z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS)
Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)
Top Secret Security (TSS)
REXX
CICS
IMS
SCLM
BlueZone
JOBTRAC
VTAM
TCP/IP
VTAM/SWITCH
SMP/E
RMF
SMF
WLM
JCL
GRS
VSAM
TSO
TLS
SSL
RSA Keys
SFTP
FTPS
Informatica Power Exchange
Mainframe Capacity Planning
Mainframe Performance Monitoring
Mainframe Job Scheduling
Job Details
Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer
Location: Remote (US-based; Texas preferred)
Duration: 9+ Months Contract
Interview: Phone + Video
Job Description:
Seeking a Senior Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer to support a statewide Consolidated Data Center Services (DCS) program. This role involves advanced mainframe systems administration, z/OS operations, performance tuning, and daily support of a large enterprise mainframe environment.
Candidates must have strong experience with z/OS, CICS, IMS, SCLM, JES2, TSS, and performance monitoring. Background in Oil & Gas or Public Sector environments is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administer and support z/OS systems, including upgrades, maintenance, break/fix, and configurations
- Support and manage subsystems such as CICS , IMS , SCLM, and tools including BlueZone
- Perform system performance monitoring, analysis, tuning, and capacity planning
- Support day-to-day mainframe operations, scheduling, and production control tasks
- Diagnose platform and software issues and perform root cause analysis
- Support integration testing for changes and new product implementations
- Provide recommendations on system parameters, configuration improvements, and hardware capacity
- Collaborate with Network, Application Development, and Support teams for daily operational needs
- Act as technical SME for z/OS releases, upgrades, and transformation initiatives
Minimum Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with z/OS Systems Programming
- 5+ years of experience with JES2, z/OS Unix System Services (OMVS), and Storage Management Subsystem (SMS)
- 3+ years experience with Top Secret Security (TSS)
- 3+ years working with performance monitoring and performance analysis
- 2+ years of experience with REXX
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Informatica Power Exchange Administration
- Knowledge of z/OS Operations and Networking (VTAM, TCP/IP)
- Experience with JOBTRAC, BlueZone, and VTAM/SWITCH
- Experience with SMP/E, RMF, SMF, WLM, JCL
- Experience with GRS, VSAM, TSO
- Experience with TLS/SSL configuration (certificates, RSA keys, SFTP/FTPS)
- Hands-on experience with SCLM administration
- Experience with CPM for JOBTRAC
- Industry experience in Oil & Gas or State Government is a plus
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