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# Senior Systems Programmer

- **Company:** Sammons® Financial Group, Inc.
- **Location:** Remote, OR, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $76,158 - $158,663
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Unix, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), IBM DB2, Disaster Recovery, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM Mainframe, IBM WebSphere MQ, Rexx (Programming Language), Mainframes, IBM Resource Access Control Facility, Software Engineering, System Programming, System Software, TCP/IP, Z/OS, Software Security, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-986B70E947CE6F16E4/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Information Technology or related IT field Preferred
 * 5-8 years' technical/programming experience required with 3-5 years of system programming experience Preferred
 * Previous Mainframe experience Required
 * Familiarity with system level software products including REXX, JCL, Assembler and COBOL preferred
 * Familiarity with IBM Mainframe products including z/OS, CICS, DB2 and WebSphere MQ preferred
 * Familiarity with software products such as TCP/IP, DFSMS/HSM, HCD/IOCP, SMP/E, Unix System Services, AMI Ops, RACF or CA-1
 * Ability to complete complex projects within an established time frame
 * Ability to effectively communicate (both oral and written) with customers
 * Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, make independent decisions, and deliver sustained operational improvements

## Description

We are seeking a skilled and driven Sr. Systems Programmer with demonstrated expertise in IBM Z-Series Mainframe systems, including both hardware and OS management. This critical role will lead the administration, optimization, and support of Mainframe infrastructure that drives our core business operations.
What You'll Do In This Role

 * Mainframe system management
 + Plan, organize, and oversee the operation and stability of Mainframe hardware, operating systems, and core software.
 + Independently analyze, design, implement, and own new or existing OS and system software solutions.
 * Hardware and OS expertise
 + Evaluate, install, configure, and tune IBM Z-Series hardware and z/OS along with related software (eg, CICS, DB2, WebSphere MQ).
 + Ensure peak performance and reliability of all Mainframe components.
 * Administration and Vendor Coordination
 + Manage escalations with vendors to solve complex hardware and software issues.
 + Lead disaster recovery planning and testing for assigned systems.
 * Technical Leadership and Mentoring
 + Provide advanced technical direction and mentorship to programming teams.
 + Develop and enforce internal operations standards and best practices.
 * Security and Compliance
 + Own system and application security configurations ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
 * Continuous Improvement
 + Conduct performance and capacity analyses to recommend and implement improvements., At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)