Mainframe Z/OS System Programmer

Mainframe Z/OS System Programmer - New York, NY (Need Onsite day 1, 5 days from office)

The Role:

Client is seeking a Mainframe Z/OS System Programmer to join our team in New York, NY (Need Onsite day 1, 5 days from office)

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Mainframe Systems Programmer with experience in IBM z/OS environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting, maintaining, and enhancing mainframe systems and related infrastructure. The role requires strong expertise in z/OS system programming, automation, scheduling, security administration, and scripting to ensure high availability, performance, and operational efficiency of enterprise platforms.

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, and support IBM z/OS operating systems and associated mainframe infrastructure
• Perform system programming activities including installation, customization, maintenance, and troubleshooting of z/OS components
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using REXX, JCL, and Python
• Support batch processing environments and scheduling activities using TWS (Tivoli Workload Scheduler/IBM Workload Scheduler).
• Manage and troubleshoot SAS platform integrations and batch execution processes
• Administer and maintain RACF security configurations, user access management, and compliance controls.
• Work with Linux environments supporting application integrations and operational requirements
• Conduct performance monitoring, capacity planning, system tuning, and problem determination.
• Support incident, change, and release management activities following established IT processes.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to ensure system stability and regulatory compliance
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge articles

Requirements:

• Strong experience in z/OS Systems Programming
• Expertise in JCL (Job Control Language)
• Proficiency in REXX scripting
• Experience with SAS administration and batch processing
• Hands-on experience with TWS/IBM Workload Scheduler
• Good working knowledge of Linux operating systems
• Experience in Python scripting and automation
• Strong knowledge of RACF security administration
• Understanding of mainframe operations, system monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related disciplineBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience in ISPW Administration
• Experience in ITOMS Administration
• Exposure to DevOps practices and automation within mainframe environments
• Knowledge of enterprise ITIL processes