Mainframe System Programmer / Storage Administrator

K-Tek Resourcing LLC

Plano, United States

1 day ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

CLIST Databases IBM DB2 Disaster Recovery Job Control Language (JCL) Rexx (Programming Language) Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF) Mainframes Performance Tuning Broadcom Software Engineering Z/OS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe System Programmer / Storage Administrator with 12+ years of professional experience supporting z/OS, DB2, IMS, and ISV products. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in software installation and upgrades, DB2/IMS database management, SMP/E, IBM and Broadcom products, production support, disaster recovery, and operational resilience., * Install, upgrade, and maintain DB2 and IMS versions and associated software products.

Perform SMP/E and non-SMP/E installations of ISV products.
Configure DB2 and IMS subsystem parameters and optimize system performance.
Manage DB2 and IMS utilities and monitor database health and application objects.
Implement DB2/IMS security controls and coordinate application access with DBA teams.
Support SOX audits and compliance activities for database objects.
Lead service restoration and troubleshoot DB2 and associated software issues.
Maintain baseline operations for DB2 test and production environments.
Participate in disaster recovery exercises and improve business continuity and operational resilience.
Automate repetitive operational tasks to reduce manual intervention.
Coordinate database enhancements with application and system teams.
Develop project plans for upgrades, maintenance, and decommissioning activities.
Define project task lists, dependencies, prerequisites, and timelines for stakeholders.
Create technical roadmaps and communicate project status to delivery and customer teams.

Requirements

12+ years of experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in z/OS and ISV environments.
Strong expertise in SMP/E and Non-SMP/E installation of ISV products.
IBM and Broadcom software product installation and upgrades.
Expert-level DB2 and IMS database management and utilities.
DB2 V12 or later upgrade experience.
IMS V15.5 or later upgrade experience.
Strong JCL and IBM Utilities experience:
IEBGENER
IEBCOPY
AMASPZAP
DF/DSS
Strong ISPF/TSO knowledge.
Basic REXX/CLIST knowledge.
Experience creating upgrade, maintenance, and decommissioning project plans.
Strong understanding of disaster recovery, business continuity, and operational resilience., The ideal candidate is a senior Mainframe System Programmer who can operate independently in complex enterprise environments, lead DB2/IMS upgrades, manage ISV installations, troubleshoot production issues, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive automation and operational improvements.