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# System Programmer

- **Company:** Technologix IT Inc
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** System Configuration, Disaster Recovery, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM Mainframe, Mainframes, System Programming, System Software, Z/OS
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/71c17368-02a9-49b8-b2bb-a6a8f90a5fc8/system-programmer

## About the Role

* Progressive, hands-on experience in IBM z/OS systems programming or closely related mainframe systems support.
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 * Demonstrated experience installing, maintaining, upgrading, and troubleshooting z/OS operating systems.
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 * Strong working knowledge of SMP/E, JCL, system maintenance, and patching procedures.
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 * Experience supporting IBM mainframe operating system utilities and system configuration processes.
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 * Familiarity with installing and maintaining IBM and third-party mainframe software products.
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 * Experience troubleshooting production system issues and supporting business-critical mainframe environments.
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 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
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 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills., * Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate with technical teams and external vendors.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced z/OS Systems Programmer to support, maintain, optimize, and enhance enterprise IBM mainframe environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, customizing, upgrading, maintaining, and troubleshooting IBM z/OS operating systems and associated software products. This role requires strong hands-on systems programming experience, production troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to support business-critical mainframe infrastructure., * Install, configure, customize, upgrade, and maintain IBM z/OS operating systems and associated system software.
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 * Perform z/OS system maintenance, including SMP/E processing, PTF application, system patching, and software upgrades.
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 * Provide administration and technical support for enterprise z/OS environments, including problem analysis, diagnosis, and resolution.
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 * Install, maintain, and migrate IBM and third-party OEM/ISV mainframe software products.
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 * Monitor system health, availability, reliability, and performance; identify and implement improvements.
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 * Troubleshoot complex operating system and infrastructure issues in production environments
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 * Support system configuration activities involving PARMLIB, PROCLIB, JCL, and related z/OS utilities.
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 * Participate in disaster recovery exercises and system recovery activities.
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 * Provide on-call production support and respond to incidents within established service level agreements.
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 * Ensure systems comply with customer security standards, change management processes, and audit requirements.
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 * Collaborate with internal technical teams, vendors, and client stakeholders regarding system changes, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.
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 * Develop and maintain clear technical documentation, operational procedures, and system configuration records.
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