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# z/OS Systems Programmer - Active Secret Clearance

- **Company:** Macpower Digital Assets Edge LLC
- **Location:** Highland Beach, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000 - $170,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Customer Information Control System (CICS), Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Databases, IBM DB2, Disaster Recovery, Middleware, Job Control Language (JCL), Rexx (Programming Language), IBM Information Management System, Job Entry Subsystem 2/3, Mainframes, Network Configuration and Change Management, IBM Resource Access Control Facility, Ansible, Subsystems, TCP/IP, Z/OS, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/z-os-systems-programmer-active-secret-clearance-annapolis-md--84a19f54-4cf2-403e-8b32-7e9bdb403113

## About the Role

Systems/Internals Programming, IBM z-OS Operating System, Secret Clearance, Secret Clearance, IBM z-OS Operating System, Systems/Internals Programming, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), Messaging Middleware, IBM IMS Database, IBM DB2, * Clearance: Active Secret Clearance is required.

 * Experience: 8+ years of hands-on experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer.
 * Subsystems: Experience with one or more major subsystems (CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ).
 * Operations: Experience managing Disaster Recovery (DR), backup/restore, and high-availability environments.
 * Availability: Ability to work in a 24x7 mission-critical environment.

Technical Expertise:

 * Deep understanding of z/OS internals, JES2/JES3, WLM, and SMP/E.
 * Proficiency with REXX, JCL, and standard mainframe utilities.
 * Knowledge of TCP/IP, VTAM, and z/OS network configuration.

Professional Skills:

 * Strong diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
 * Collaborative team player with a focus on quality and reliability.
 * Adaptability to learn emerging mainframe and automation technologies.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

 * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
 * Automation: Experience with z/OSMF, Ansible for z/OS, and modern automation frameworks.
 * Security: Exposure to security tools (zSecure), RACF administration, and federal compliance frameworks (NIST, STIG, RMF).
 * Infrastructure: Mainframe experience in Cloud, MFaaS (Mainframe as a Service), or hosting environments.