We are looking for Senior Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer with exciting project opportunities. Job Role: Senior Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer

Location:
Pan India Notice Period: Immediate / 15 Days

Experience:
8+ Years Relevant

Experience:
Strong hands-on experience in IBM Mainframe z/OS System Programming and Systems Administration, including z/OS internals, Unix System Services (USS), SMP/E, JES, REXX, VSAM, system installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, performance management, troubleshooting, ISV product support, IPL activities, disaster recovery, and IBM Systems Automation. Mandatory

Skills:
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in IBM Mainframe z/OS System Administration / System Programming.
• Strong hands-on experience in z/OS operating system administration, system internals, subsystem interactions, and system components.
• Strong experience with Unix System Services (USS).
• Hands-on experience with SMP/E installation, maintenance, software upgrades, and service management.
• Strong knowledge of REXX, Java, VSAM, JES, ISPF, TSO, and JCL.
• Experience in mainframe work management, user management, journal management, and performance management.
• Strong experience in third-party ISV product installation, administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in z/OS system diagnostics, problem determination, root cause analysis, and resolution.
• Hands-on experience in system performance analysis, monitoring, and optimization.
• Experience supporting z/OS releases, upgrades, patches, and component software changes.
• Experience with mainframe IPL activities and production/test environment support.
• Experience in Disaster Recovery planning, testing, and execution.
• Knowledge of IBM Systems Automation, event monitoring, automated recovery, and policy-based automation.
• Experience in incident, change, and problem management processes.
• Solid troubleshooting experience across mainframe infrastructure, operating systems, subsystems, and application-related issues. Good-to-Have:
• Working knowledge of RACF, zSecure, and zSecure Admin.
• Experience with z/OS Management Facility (z/OSMF).
• Knowledge of GDPS and IBM NetView.
• Experience with Python and Ansible automation.
• Knowledge of ZCDP.
• Experience with SAS/SLC.
• Knowledge of IIQ/IDN Connector for RACF.
• Experience with Exstream Dialogue.
• Experience supporting IBM z17 implementation and modernization projects.
• Working knowledge of ServiceNow for incident, change, and problem management.
• Experience supporting multiple LPAR environments.
• Experience with monthly production and test IPLs and annual DR exercises.




• Experience with after-hours production implementations and maintenance activities.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities
• Administer, maintain, and support IBM Mainframe z/OS operating system environments.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert for z/OS operating systems, system components, and subsystem interactions.
• Plan, coordinate, install, implement, test, and support z/OS releases, upgrades, patches, and component software changes.
• Perform SMP/E software installation, maintenance, and upgrade activities.
• Provide primary technical support for assigned Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products.
• Install, configure, evaluate, and maintain new mainframe products as required.
• Diagnose and resolve z/OS platform, infrastructure, subsystem, and third-party product issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Monitor system performance and analyze performance-related issues.
• Provide technical consultation and support to infrastructure and application teams.
• Support monthly production and test IPL activities across approximately 21 LPARs.
• Participate in annual Disaster Recovery planning, testing, and execution.
• Support event monitoring, automated recovery, and policy-based automation activities.
• Work with ISPF, TSO, JCL, REXX, GDPS, NetView, z/OSMF, Python, and Ansible for system administration and automation.
• Support mainframe work management, user management, journal management, and performance management.
• Manage production incidents, service requests, planned changes, and problem records.
• Utilize ServiceNow for incident, change, and problem management activities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application-related issues.
• Lead daily operations meetings in the absence of critical P1 incidents.
• Participate in after-hours implementations, maintenance windows, and production support activities.
• Support modernization initiatives, including IBM z17 implementation.
• Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, incident reports, and root cause analysis documents.




• Act as the primary support resource for assigned products and provide backup support for other products.
• Ensure system availability, stability, performance, and operational compliance. Who Can Apply? ✔️ Minimum 6+ years of experience in IBM Mainframe z/OS System Programming / Systems Administration. ✔️ Strong hands-on experience in z/OS internals, USS, SMP/E, REXX, JES, and VSAM. ✔️ Experience in mainframe system installation, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting. ✔️ Proven experience supporting third-party ISV products. ✔️ Strong system diagnostics, performance analysis, problem determination, and RCA skills. ✔️ Experience with mainframe IPL activities and production/test setting support. ✔️ Experience with Disaster Recovery planning and testing. ✔️ Knowledge of IBM Systems Automation, event monitoring, and automated recovery. ✔️ Working knowledge of RACF, zSecure, z/OSMF, GDPS, and NetView is an advantage. ✔️ Experience with incident, change, and problem management processes. ✔️ Working knowledge of ServiceNow and flexibility to support after-hours implementations. ✔️ Experience with multiple LPAR environments and large-scale mainframe infrastructure. ✔️ IBM z17 implementation or modernization experience would be an added advantage. Candidate Details: Please share the following details along with your updated resume:[email protected] Full Name: Contact Number: Email ID: Current

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Experience:
Relevant Mainframe

Experience:
IBM z/OS

Experience:
z/OS System Programming

Experience:
Unix System Services (USS)

Experience:
SMP/E

Experience:
JES2 / JES3

Experience:
REXX

Experience:
VSAM

Experience:
Java

Experience:
ISV Product Support

Experience:
Third-Party Product Installation

Experience:
RACF

Experience:
zSecure / zSecure Admin

Experience:
IBM Systems Automation

Experience:
GDPS

Experience:
NetView

Experience:
z/OSMF

Experience:
ISPF / TSO / JCL

Experience:
Python / Ansible

Experience:
IPL Support

Experience:
Production / Test Environment Support

Experience:
LPAR Support

Experience:
Disaster Recovery

Experience:
Performance Management / Monitoring

Experience:
System Diagnostics / RCA

Experience:
Incident / Change / Problem Management

Experience:
ServiceNow

Experience:
SAS / SLC

Experience:
ZCDP

Experience:
IBM z17 Implementation

Experience:
After-Hours Production Support

Experience:
Current Company: Notice Period: Current CTC: Expected CTC: We look forward to connecting with you Thanks and Regards, TAG Team

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