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Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - zOS

Ensono

Location
US
Workplace
Remote
Employment
Full Time
Salary
USD 85,000–148,000/yr
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Posted 2mo ago

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Responsibilities

  • Install, test, and implement new z/OS operating systems and system software
  • Maintain and debug systems software
  • Research and evaluate new software and hardware products
  • Assist team members with technical questions and problem resolution
  • Monitor and tune systems software
  • Provide thought leadership for Automation strategy
  • Act as subject matter expert and main point of contact for projects
  • Identify, communicate, and resolve issues to optimize applications
  • Participate in on-call schedule
  • Handle incidents, changes, and problems
  • Configure and customize systems
  • Setup parameters
  • Communicate with vendors
  • Contribute to technical projects
  • Support problem solving and implement changes on z/OS environments
  • Mentor and show leadership qualities

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10+ years of experience within a mainframe environment
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of z/OS and z/OS installation and maintenance including SMP/E
  • Advanced knowledge of TSO/ISPF, SDSF, 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
  • Self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong communication skills to liaise with cross-functional teams
  • 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
  • Knowledgeable in z/OS security
  • Knowledgeable in z/OS systems programming functions
  • Understand z/OS services structure, Parallel Sysplex, Catalog management

Preferred

  • Knowledgeable in DB2, CICS or IMS

Skills

  • z/OS
  • SMP/E
  • TSO/ISPF
  • SDSF
  • JCL
  • Unix System Services (USS)
  • DB2
  • CICS
  • IMS

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