Description

You will architect, install, and maintain complex z/OS environments and third-party software.

This role is on-site.

Responsibilities

• Perform system programming activities including configuration, installation, and maintenance using SMP/E and vendor software.
• Execute operating system upgrades and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.
• Design project plans for upgrades, maintenance, and decommissioning, communicating timelines to stakeholders.
• Support storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, and security from the z/OS perspective.
• Identify and implement system and process improvements to enhance the mainframe environment.

Required Skills

• 12+ years of professional experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in z/OS and ISVs.
• Expertise in SMP/E and non-SMP/E installation of ISV products.
• Mastery of IBM and Broadcom software product installations and upgrades.
• Strong knowledge of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.
• Experience with z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later and z/OSMF workflow execution.
• Proficiency in JCL, IBM utilities (IEBGENER, IEBCOPY, AMASPZAP, DFDSS), and ISPF/TSO.
• Hands-on knowledge of JES2/JES3, SDSF, USS/OMVS, and SMP/E.
• IODF and HCD skills for adding new devices.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Sysplex and configuration management.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices on mainframe, including CI/CD pipelines and Zowe APIs.
• Exposure to mainframe modernization initiatives such as hybrid cloud integration.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree