Mainframe Systems Programmer

Overview

Full Time

Skills

Operating Systems
Data Storage
Database
Security Management
Scheduling
Reporting
Distribution
Storage
VTAM
TCP/IP
z/OS
Job Entry Subsystem 2/3
SMP/E
TSO
IOCP
HCD
IBM Utilities
IBM Mainframe Utility Programs
IBM
Unix
IBM OMEGAMON
Organizational Skills
Mainframe
CPU

Job Details

Role: Mainframe Systems Programmer

Location: New York NY

Duration: Long Term

Responsibilities:
  • Ongoing maintenance (install, patching, upgrades, administration, etc.,) of the mainframe z/OS operating system, accompanying storage systems and systems software products (e.g., database, transaction server, security management, scheduling, report distribution, etc.), and UNIX Systems
    Services.
  • Upgrades of mainframe and related storage.
  • The candidate will be required to provide production off hour coverage (if necessary) and support periodic weekend implementations.

Mandatory Qualifications:
  • The candidate must have experience with VTAM and TCP/IP.
  • 10+ years of experience working with z/OS, JES2, SMP/E, TSO, IOCP/HCD. Basic IBM utilities (IDCAMS, IEFBR14, etc.) program product installations, working knowledge or the IBM virtual tape system and Unix System Services.
  • Experience in using monitoring tools such as OMEGAMON.
  • Working with an enterprise wide, large scale implementation.
  • Excellent communications skills (Oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.
  • The candidate must have experience with mainframe CPU installs as a systems programmer consultant.
  • Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of experience in relevant technical field is required.
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