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# IBM Z/OS System Programmer

- **Company:** Yoh Services LLC
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $165,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Lifecycle Management, Unix, Customer Information Control System (CICS), Configuration Management Databases, Data Transport Utility, IBM DB2, Job Control Language (JCL), Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF), Mainframes, Systems Development Life Cycle, IBM Resource Access Control Facility, Software Engineering, System Programming, Z/OS, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gdzj24

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Advanced certifications in infrastructure engineering or related disciplines (preferred)

Experience

10+ years of diverse experience in information technology

Proven experience in mainframe environments, including infrastructure, system programming, or application development

Experience leading technical teams and managing complex programs or projects

Financial services or securities industry experience is a plus

Core Skills

Strong expertise in infrastructure design, implementation, and architecture principles

Deep understanding of mainframe technologies and environments

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills

Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex technical concepts clearly across all organizational levels

Experience managing across teams, functions, and client environments

Preferred Technical Expertise

Knowledge in one or more mainframe disciplines

ITIL / ITSM practices (Release, Change, CMDB)

Installation and maintenance of IBM operating systems and ISV software

z/OS, PARMLIB, Unix System Services, HCD

SMP/E and maintenance processes

JCL and system IPL processes

ISPF / TSO

Experience building and maintaining mainframe platforms and frameworks

Familiarity with tooling, utilities, and data transport mechanisms

## Description

Lead and oversee a broad portfolio of delivery projects supporting mainframe hardware and software lifecycle management.

Manage teams responsible for administering multiple mainframe environments running on z/OS, leveraging technologies such as JCL, DB2, IMS, CICS, source code management tools, SDLC practices, and security frameworks (ACF2, RACF, TSS).

Drive modernization initiatives by rethinking traditional service models and implementing innovative, automated, and scalable solutions.

Partner with cross-functional teams including Data Center Services, Production Services, and Application Development to identify and shape new opportunities.

Provide strategic leadership across the organization, fostering collaboration and alignment across business and technology stakeholders.

Coach, mentor, and develop team members and managers, leveraging talent management processes to build a highly engaged and high-performing organization.

Lead complex programs and projects, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with business objectives.


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