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The job of the Z/OS system programmer is very complex and requires skills in many aspects of the system. The role of the z/OS system programmer can vary from one installation to another, but usually includes installing, customizing, and maintaining the operating system. In most large z/OS installations, system programmers become specialists for only specific tasks.
Responsible for managing the mainframe hardware configuration, and installing, customizing, and maintaining the mainframe Z/OS operating system.
System programmers ensure that their installation's system and its services are available and operating to meet service level agreements. Installations with 24-hour, 7-day operations need to plan for minimal disruption of their operation activities.