Expert Mainframe Systems Programmer - zOS

Remote - United StatesFull-TimeSenior
Salary105000 - 183000 USD per year
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Job Details

Experience
Minimum of 15+ years of experience

Requirements

  • Minimum of 15+ years of experience within a mainframe environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of z/OS and z/OS installation and maintenance including SMP/E
  • Advanced knowledge of TSO/ISPF
  • Advanced knowledge of SDSF
  • Advanced knowledge of JCL
  • Advanced knowledge of Unix System Services (USS)
  • Advanced knowledge of Unix System Services (USS) file system management and security
  • Experience installing software within Unix System Services (USS)
  • Ability to work well as a team member
  • Stress resistant in case of Major Incident- and/or emergency situations
  • Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Customer Service skills at management level
  • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong communication skills to liaise with cross-functional teams as well as provide guidance to junior team members
  • Methodical and disciplined approach to work
  • Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities
  • Good planning and organizational skills
  • Initiative and good learning abilities
  • Ability to perform skill set of a Mainframe System Programmer
  • Ability to perform complex ISV installations
  • Ability to perform and lead complex projects
  • Ability to mentor and show leadership qualities
  • Knowledgeable in z/OS security
  • Knowledgeable in z/OS systems programming functions
  • Knowledgeable in DB2, CICS or IMS
  • Understand z/OS services structure, Parallel Sysplex, Catalog management

Responsibilities

  • Provide support for on-going projects requiring installation, testing, and implementation of new z/OS operating systems and other system software.
  • Maintain and debug systems software.
  • Research and evaluate new software and hardware products.
  • Assist team members and other areas with technical questions and problem resolution.
  • Monitor and tune systems software.
  • Provide thought leadership for Automation strategy for Ensono.
  • Be the subject matter expert and main point of contact for key projects and initiatives.
  • Participate in On-call Schedule.
  • Handle Incident / Problem resolution for z/OS & Tools.
  • Perform incident, change and problem handling, configuration and customization, setup of parameters.
  • Communicate with vendors.
  • Participate/contribute to technical projects.
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