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# z/OS Mainframe Administrator - Remote / Telecommute

- **Company:** CYNET SYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $128,960.0 - $139,360.0
- **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, System Programming, Z/OS, Data Storage Management
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/65a0a2d4-bd2f-46e1-876f-0e981761b2b0

## About the Role

* 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.
 * 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.
 * Experience with operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution.
 * IODF and HCD skillset to add new devices.
 * Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities including IEBGENER, IEBCOPY, AMASPZAP, and DFDSS.
 * Proficiency in ISPF/TSO and other basic mainframe tools.
 * Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST.
 * Ability to design project plans for upgrades, maintenance, and decommissioning with task lists for all stakeholders.
 * Ability to formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve project completion., * Mainframe., * 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer.

## Description

* Perform standard system programming activities like configuration, installation, and maintenance using SMP/E, and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment.
 * Perform Operating System upgrade and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.
 * Execute z/OS version upgrades (2.x, 3.x) and ISV upgrades.
 * Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software.
 * Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations.
 * Support other teams regarding storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from a 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.
 * Communicate timelines effectively with delivery teams and stakeholders.

Nice to Have:

 * Sysplex and config management.


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