Mainframe z/OS System Programmer - Remote

Rubicon Path · Canada · posted today ago

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About this role

Our client, the global IT services company is hiring for the Sr. z/OS Systems Programmer position. This is a permanent, full-time role, 100% remote position.

The z/OS Systems Programmer provides the ability to upgrade, modify, and maintain the operating system through in-depth knowledge of OS programming and software packaging. The ideal candidate can Implement software zaps to extend 3P software, install MVS software into the SOS repository, and create I/O configuration requests on demand. The z/OS Systems Programmer must provide technical support and problem resolution for the following (but not limited to): /OS upgrade support, CPU Hardware Refresh, product upgrades, MVS ProdAdmin requests, complex profiles, and OMVS/Webserver/HTTP/USS Server activities.

Essential Job Functions

Install MVS software into SOS repository
Expert in Software Packaging and using SMPE
Implement software following required change process
Execute MOM tickets in preparation for Maintenance IPL's
Complete MVS Product Administration Requests
Complete MVS tasks for system recovery in DR Drills
Skilled in applying license keys for product products
Incident/Problem/Change/Software Asset Mgmt (ITIL)
Create I/O Configuration request on demand
Complete z/OS builds and supporting changes for Refresh projects
Complete MVS tasks for migration projects
Complete MVS tasks for LPAR decommissions
Complete MVS tasks for LPAR builds
Complete MVS tasks for CPU Swap Projects
Install/Implement software zaps to extend 3P software
Maintain Complex Profiles
Maintain Asset Center install records for MVS software
Process SMF data
Update and reassemble system exits
Maintain OMVS segments and zFS files
Create zLINUX LPARS
Provide zLINUX technical support
SME in problem resolution - z/LINUX and z/OS
OMVS/Webserver/HTTP/USS Server activities
Participate in Client and Internal Audits and Finding/Vulnerability Remediations
Demonstrate REXX/Assembler/ISPF Dialogs writing skills
Perform /OS Upgrade Support
Perform CPU Hardware Refresh
Perform IOGENs
Perform/Maintain Coupling Facility SYSPLEX
Perform Product Upgrades
24 x 7 on call support - rotation

Required Skills And Experience

7+ years experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer or commonly associated job role, with at least 3+ years experience specifically supporting z/LINUX and z/OS
Incident/Problem/Change/Software Asset Management (ITIL)
Demonstrated experience with Disaster Recovery
Have SMPE experience. Have completed packaging of software for upgrade or installs
Interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel, and team members
Organization skills to balance and prioritize work
Leadership skills to assist less experienced personnel
Ability to integrate moderately complex hardware and software systems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team