z/OS Systems Programmer

Overview

On Site
$$125,000 - $140,000
Contract - W2
Contract - 24 Month(s)

Skills

Unix
LARGE-SCALE
MAINTENANCE
DISABILITY
SCHEDULING
MAINFRAME
DB2
CICS
Networking
TCP/IP
IOCP
SMP/E
JES2
VTAM
IMS
Systems Programming

Job Details

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector's IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.

*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced z/OS Systems Programmer to support our client in maintaining and optimizing their mainframe environment. This role involves the administration, upgrade, and enhancement of z/OS systems and related infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency, system reliability, and scalability.

Duties:

  • Perform ongoing maintenance of z/OS operating systems including installations, patching, upgrades, and administration

  • Manage and support associated storage systems and systems software products (databases, transaction servers, security management, scheduling, report distribution)

  • Configure and maintain UNIX Systems Services

  • Execute mainframe and related storage upgrades

  • Provide production off-hours coverage as required and support periodic weekend implementations

Mandatory Qualifications: (must be qualifiable)

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related field or 15+ years of experience in mainframe systems programming.

  • 10+ years of experience with z/OS, JES2, SMP/E, TSO, IOCP/HCD

  • Working knowledge of CICS, IMS, DB2, and AFP printing

  • Strong expertise with VTAM and TCP/IP networking

  • Proficiency with basic IBM utilities (IDCAMS, IEFBR14, etc.)

  • Experience with program product installations

  • Working knowledge of IBM virtual tape systems and Unix System Services

  • Experience with monitoring tools such as OMEGAMON

  • Proven experience supporting enterprise-wide, large-scale implementations

  • Prior experience with mainframe CPU installations as a systems programmer consultant

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.


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