Z/OS Systems Programmer

PTY TECH, LLC

Annapolis Junction, MD, United States

about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Compensation

$150,000.0 - $170,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

indeed.com

Tech stack

Customer Information Control System (CICS) CLIST IBM DB2 IBM System/360 IBM Mainframe Rexx (Programming Language) Job Entry Subsystem 2/3 Job Scheduling Mainframes Nagios Performance Tuning IBM Resource Access Control Facility

+4 more

Subsystems Software Vulnerability Management Z/OS Cloud Integration

Job description

Executive Summary: z/OS Systems Programmer to support, maintain, and enhance the client’s IBM mainframe environment, ensuring the stability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems., Position Description: We are seeking an experienced z/OS Systems Programmer to support, maintain, and enhance the client’s IBM mainframe environment. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in z/OS, subsystem configuration, system tuning, and operational support in a mission critical environment. This role ensures the stability, security, and performance of mainframe systems across production, test, and development environments., * z/OS Installation & Maintenance: Install, configure, and maintain z/OS and related IBM system software; manage SMP/E processes and PTF/RSU installations; maintain PARMLIB/PROCLIB and plan IPLs.

Subsystem Administration: Support and tune subsystems such as JES2/JES3, CICS, DB2, MQ, and IMS; troubleshoot subsystem issues to ensure performance and availability.
Performance & Capacity Management: Perform workload analysis using RMF/SMF; tune WLM policies; provide recommendations to optimize CPU, memory, I/O, and storage utilization.
Storage & I/O Configuration: Work with storage teams on SMS/HSM and DASD management; support IODF/HCD updates; validate TS7700/VTL replication.
Security & Compliance: Support RACF rules and digital certificates; assist with STIG compliance and vulnerability remediation; ensure configurations align with regulatory standards.
Automation & Operations: Develop automation scripts (REXX, CLIST, SA/Ops); support job scheduling; integrate with monitoring and alerting tools.
Incident & Change Management: Provide Tier III support for escalated issues; conduct root cause analysis (RCA); participate in change management and DR tests.
Documentation & Collaboration: Create technical documentation and SOPs; collaborate with cross-functional teams; assist in modernization and cloud integration initiatives.