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# z/OS Systems Programmer - ITS3 or ITS4

- **Company:** State of Minnesota
- **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $70,637 - $116,126
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** IBM System/360, IBM Mainframe, IBM System Z, Job Entry Subsystem 2/3, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), System Software, Z/OS, Computer Equipment, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3501948555&tx=FJ1512FFK&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp), Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of IT related experience., * BM Job Control Language (JCL), ACF2, JES2 in addition to IBM System Modification Program function (SMP/E).

 * File organizations and access methods.
 * Knowledge of IBM zSeries computer hardware.
 * Knowledge of IBM mainframe operating system software.
 * Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
 * Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.

Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months.

Information Technology Specialist 4 level :

Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of years of IT related experience., * BM Job Control Language (JCL), ACF2, JES2 in addition to IBM System Modification Program function (SMP/E).

 * File organizations and access methods.
 * Knowledge of IBM zSeries computer hardware.
 * Knowledge of IBM mainframe operating system software.
 * Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
 * Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.

Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience administering Work Load Manager (WLM) on¿z/OS¿including the tuning and optimization of workloads.
 * Knowledge of current CA MICS (Management Information Control System).
 * Ability to analyze problems in a logical manner and to isolate failing components., * Experience preparing technical documentation, memos, or reports used by system operations or technical team
 * Ability to work well with all kinds of technical and non-technical personnel
 * Knowledge of supporting SMR, LDAP Server, and others.

## Description

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:

 * SEMA4 Records Checks (applies to current and past state employees only)
 * Criminal History Check
 * Reference Check
 * Social Security and Address Verification
 * Education Verification
 * CJIS Background Check
 * Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.