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# Mainframe System Programmer Contract to hire

- **Company:** Vega Consulting Solutions
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Customer Information Control System (CICS), IBM DB2, IBM Parallel Sysplex, IBM System/360, Mainframes, Network Service, IBM Resource Access Control Facility, System Programming, TCP/IP, Z/OS, Cyberark, Hardware Infrastructure, Vulnerability Analysis, Control M
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/29af2a4a-1750-4c99-af8d-5a4c8a93c118

## About the Role

Solid leadership and hands-on technical experience are essential, along with a strong focus on project management and the ability to provide technical guidance to diverse teams. The ideal candidate should have internal drive, intellectual curiosity, a desire to learn, and a commitment to helping customers succeed. Strong technical skills combined with good business acumen, and the ability to work comfortably with all levels of the organization are also crucial., * Infrastructure engineer with a minimum of 8-10 years experience supporting IBM zOS Systems in a SYSPLEX environment.

 * RACF - Security Administration with 5-10 years experience.
 * ZOS - Systems Programming with 5-10 years of experience.
 * CICS TS - Systems Programming with 5-10 years of experience.
 * MQ Systems Programming with 5-10 years of experience.
 * DB2 usage with 5-10 years of experience, not necessarily at the Systems Programming level.
 * ISV Production installation experience.
 * General Systems Automation support (IBM System Automation).
 * General Batch Scheduling support - Control-M.
 * SYSPLEX and ICF configuration and tuning. Experience in de-coupling Sysplex environment is a plus.
 * Working knowledge of network communication protocols (TCP/IP).
 * Excellent knowledge of hardware infrastructure of IBM z16 and Dell/EMC storage subsystems.
 * Pervasive encryption on z/OS.
 * Ransomware solutioning for mainframe.

<>Preferred Skills:

 * CyberArk integration with RACF.
 * Mainframe pervasive encryption and key management process.
 * Vanguard compliance manager.
 * Data encryption of data in transit and data at rest for mainframe.

If you have the in-depth Mainframe skills and are looking for a contract-to-hire opportunity, select Apply Now and a Vega Staffing Specialist will reach out to you.

## Description

Mainframe Programmer Contract to Hire - Onsite interview is required in Reston, VA. Candidates should reside within a commutable distance to Reston, VA., Our Client is seeking a senior or lead mainframe z/OS Systems Engineer to support the mainframe platform and environments and help in the maintenance, transformation, and modernization of the mainframe technology stack. The focus will be on mainframe security (RACF, Encryption of data at rest and data in transit, CyberArk integration to RACF, and Vulnerability assessment and mitigation on mainframe)., * Support the mainframe platform and environments.

 * Assist in the maintenance, transformation, and modernization of the FEPOC mainframe technology stack.
 * Focus on mainframe security, including RACF, encryption of data at rest and data in transit, CyberArk integration, and vulnerability assessment and mitigation.
 * Provide leadership and hands-on technical experience.
 * Manage projects and offer technical guidance to diverse teams.
 * Work with all levels of the organization to ensure successful implementation and support of mainframe technologies.