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# Mainframe System Programmer

- **Company:** Atlas Search, LLC
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $185,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Customer Information Control System (CICS), Configuration Management Databases, Data Centers, 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, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/2_163943817

## About the Role

* 8+ years across multiple areas of IT, including direct mainframe experience.
 * A track record leading a technical team and delivering complex projects and programs.
 * SMP/E or other maintenance routines, plus installation of ISV software, IBM operating systems and third-party mainframe vendor products.
 * Experience with data transport, tooling and utilities, as well as architecture and design principles.
 * A clear communicator who can explain complex technical topics and influence stakeholders up, down and across the organization.
 * Bachelor's degree (computer science or similar) or equivalent experience; an advanced degree is a plus.
 * Preferred: JCL, ISPF/TSO and IPL processes; an ITIL/ITSM background covering release, change and CMDB; securities or financial services experience.

Hybrid work arrangement. Visa sponsorship is available. Bonus eligible.

## Description

* Manage teams responsible for several z/OS mainframes, covering JCL, DB2, IMS and CICS, source control, SDLC practice, and ACF2, RACF and TSS security.
 * Coach and mentor managers, develop talent and build an engaged team.
 * Drive cross-functional work with data center, production services and application development partners on new opportunities.
 * Run delivery projects that span lifecycle management for mainframe hardware as well as software.
 * Question how traditional services have been built, and mature them through automation and innovation.