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# Mainframe Systems Programmer

- **Company:** Pyramid Consulting Inc.
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $141,440.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Unix, File Systems, IBM Hardware Management Console, Rexx (Programming Language), Networking Hardware, Job Entry Subsystem 2/3, System Programming, Z/OS, Tso/ispf, Scripting
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/cd573d35-9957-4917-8b67-e93f76a084c4

## About the Role

* Strong experience with IBM z/OS System Programming.
 * Hands-on experience with SMP/E, including PTFs, APARs, and USERMODs.
 * Proficiency in REXX and Assembler (BAL).
 * Experience administering z/OS UNIX System Services (USS).
 * Strong knowledge of JES2 administration and configuration.
 * Experience with TSO/ISPF.
 * Experience managing LPARs using HMC.
 * Strong troubleshooting skills using IPCS, RMF, and EREP.
 * Experience with Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD).
 * Knowledge of enterprise server, storage, and network hardware configurations.
 * Experience building automation and improving operational efficiency within enterprise mainframe environments

## Description

* Install, configure, maintain, and support the z/OS operating system, including upgrades and maintenance using SMP/E.
 * Apply and manage PTFs, APARs, and USERMODs.
 * Develop and maintain automation, utilities, and system exits using REXX and Assembler (BAL).
 * Administer and support z/OS UNIX System Services (USS), including file systems, scripting, permissions, and zFS.
 * Configure and maintain JES2, including workload management, spool tuning, job classes, and initiator management.
 * Support TSO/ISPF for system programming and operational activities.
 * Configure and manage LPARs using Hardware Management Console (HMC).
 * Diagnose and resolve system issues, including abends, dumps, hardware errors, and performance bottlenecks using IPCS, RMF, and EREP.
 * Develop automation, reusable templates, operational standards, and deployment runbooks.
 * Evaluate third-party mainframe software and contribute to infrastructure modernization initiatives.
 * Support change management, risk management, and enterprise operational excellence.


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