Mainframe z/OS System Programmer

Chandler, AZ, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Contract W2
On-site
$50 - $62.5/hr
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Skills

  • Business Operations
  • Reliability Engineering
  • Performance Tuning
  • Job Entry Subsystem 2/3
  • TSO
  • ISPF
  • USS
  • RACF
  • Security Management
  • RMF
  • Risk Management Framework
  • SMF
  • SDSF
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Rexx
  • CLIST
  • IBM DB2
  • CICS
  • IBM WebSphere MQ
  • Performance Engineering
  • ServiceNow
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Testing
  • Mainframe
  • Operating Systems
  • Identity Management
  • Documentation
  • IBM
  • z/OS
  • Capacity Management
  • Scripting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Change Management
  • Mentorship
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Collaboration

Summary

A well-established enterprise technology organization is seeking a Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer to join its infrastructure team in Phoenix, Arizona.This is a full-time hybrid position requiring three days onsite per week. The environment includes IBM z/OS, RACF, JES2/JES3, REXX, NetView, DB2, CICS, IMS, MQ, and enterprise automation platforms that support mission-critical business operations.
This opportunity is ideal for experienced mainframe professionals who enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges, improving system reliability, and contributing to modernization initiatives. The organization is investing in automation, performance optimization, security enhancement, and long-term platform stability. Candidates will have the opportunity to work within a large-scale enterprise environment while maintaining strong technical ownership of mission-critical systems. Required Skills & Experience
  • Experience administering IBM z/OS environments
  • Strong knowledge of JES2 and/or JES3
  • Experience with TSO/E, ISPF, and USS
  • RACF administration and security management experience
  • Knowledge of RMF, SMF, and SDSF performance monitoring tools
  • Experience performing z/OS upgrades and maintenance activities
  • Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
  • Experience supporting enterprise change management processes
  • Automation experience using REXX, CLIST, NetView, or SA z/OS
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Experience supporting DB2 environments
  • Experience supporting CICS, IMS, or MQ
  • Capacity planning and performance engineering background
  • ServiceNow experience
  • Disaster recovery planning and testing experience
  • Exposure to mainframe modernization programs
What You Will Be Doing
  • Administer and maintain IBM z/OS operating systems
  • Implement system upgrades, patches, and maintenance activities
  • Monitor platform health and optimize performance
  • Support security, compliance, and access management initiatives
  • Create and maintain automation solutions
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents
  • Participate in change implementation activities
  • Develop and maintain operational documentation
Tech Breakdown
  • 40% IBM z/OS Administration
  • 25% Performance & Capacity Management
  • 20% Automation & Scripting
  • 15% Security, Compliance & Change Management
Daily Responsibilities
  • 75% Hands-on Technical Work
  • 5% Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
  • 20% Team Collaboration
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10105282
  • Position Id: 884875
  • Posted 6 hours ago

Company Info

About Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional.

Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations.

We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.

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