Job Description z/OS Systems Programmer

Job Title: z/OS Systems Programmer
Primary Skills: IBM z/OS, Terraform
Role Type: Mainframe Systems Programming / Production Support

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced z/OS Systems Programmer with strong hands-on expertise in IBM z/OS system administration, mainframe systems programming, ISV product support, and production support.

The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading the z/OS operating system and associated IBM/CA products, supporting production environments, performing problem determination, and providing technical support for software implementations and projects.

Key Responsibilities

z/OS Systems Programming

- Install, maintain, upgrade, and support the IBM z/OS operating system.
- Perform system software maintenance, configuration, and lifecycle activities.
- Support z/OS environments across development, testing, and production.
- Perform software changes, upgrades, migrations, and implementation activities.

ISV Product Support

- Install, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot IBM and CA (Computer Associates) products.
- Manage software dependencies, configurations, maintenance levels, and compatibility.
- Work independently on complex mainframe software issues.
- Coordinate with vendors and internal technical teams when required.

Production Support

- Provide L2/L3 production support for mainframe systems and software.
- Perform detailed problem determination, root-cause analysis, and issue resolution.
- Monitor system health and respond to production incidents.
- Participate in release, implementation, and maintenance activities.
- Provide off-hours support and participate in an on-call rotation.

Mainframe Tools & Technologies

Hands-on knowledge of:

- z/OS
- SMP/E
- TSO/ISPF
- USS (Unix System Services)
- SDSF
- JCL




- IBM and CA/Computer Associates products

Automation & Infrastructure

- Support automation of system administration and software maintenance activities.
- Work with Terraform for infrastructure/configuration automation where applicable.
- Contribute to standardization and automation of repeatable operational tasks.

Mandatory Skills

- IBM z/OS Systems Programming
- Extensive hands-on Mainframe Systems Programming experience
- z/OS, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, USS, SDSF, JCL
- IBM and CA products
- Production support
- Strong problem determination and troubleshooting
- Terraform
- Ability to work independently in a production environment

Valuable to Have / Preferred Skills

- Assembler
- REXX
- CLIST
- GDPS
- Automation
- Top Secret
- Performance monitoring using:

- OMEGAMON
- RMF
- SMF
- SAS

Risk, Governance & Compliance

- Follow enterprise change, incident, and problem-management processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable security, risk, and regulatory requirements.
- Support software implementation controls and maintain appropriate operational documentation.
- Contribute to business continuity, resilience, and operational risk management activities.

Candidate Profile

- Strong background in z/OS systems programming and mainframe infrastructure.
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Good understanding of enterprise production environments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder-management abilities.
- Willingness to provide off-hours and on-call support when required.

Key Skills

z/OS | Mainframe Systems Programming | SMP/E | TSO/ISPF | USS | SDSF | JCL | IBM Products | CA Products | Production Support | Problem Determination | Terraform | REXX | CLIST | GDPS | Top Secret | OMEGAMON | RMF | SMF

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