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# z/OS specialists

- **Company:** AA PRIVATE ENTERPRISES
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CLIST, IBM Parallel Sysplex, Job Control Language (JCL), Rexx (Programming Language), Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF), Mainframes, Performance Tuning, Proprietary Software, Broadcom, Z/OS, Data Storage Management
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d807cdccbaffd9a1

## About the Role

* 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.

Technical key skills (Mandatory skills)

 * Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products)
 * Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades
 * Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.
 * Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution.
 * IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices.
 * Sysplex and config management (good to have)
 * Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS)
 * ISPF/TSO and other basic
 * Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST
 * Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.
 * Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion.

## Description

* Perform standard system programming activities like configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment.
 * Perform Operating System upgrade and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.
 * Advanced System Management: Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software.
 * Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations.
 * Support other team: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective.
 * Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.
 * Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements and make decisions.
 * Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.


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