Z/OS Programmer

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 2 Year(s)

Skills

z/OS programming
Websphere
Apache
IBM File Manager
Bachelors Degree

Job Details

Role: Z/OS Programmer

Location: Remote

Duration: Long-term Contract

Top Required Skills

15+ years of z/OS programming

Websphere

Apache or IBM File Manager

Bachelor s Degree

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced z/OS Systems Programmer to support a mission-critical government agency environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and ongoing support of IBM z/OS operating systems and related mainframe software. This role supports highly secure, high-availability systems that are essential to government operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade IBM z/OS and associated system software
  • Perform system customization, tuning, and performance optimization
  • Apply PTFs, APARs, and system upgrades in accordance with agency change-management policies
  • Support and maintain core z/OS components such as:
  • JES2/JES3
  • SMP/E
  • TSO/ISPF
  • RACF (or equivalent security products)

Monitor system health, diagnose issues, and perform root cause analysis

Support disaster recovery, high availability, and business continuity initiatives

Ensure systems comply with government security standards and audit requirements

Collaborate with application developers, operations staff, and security teams

Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and run books

Participate in on-call support and after-hours maintenance windows as required

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 15+ years of experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer (or equivalent mainframe role)
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
  • IBM z/OS internals and system configuration
  • SMP/E software maintenance
  • JCL, utilities, and system diagnostics

Experience supporting mission-critical or regulated environments

Familiarity with government IT controls, compliance, and change-management processes

Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional technical team

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills

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