Zos System Programmer

Job Description z/OS Systems Programmer

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Job Summary

z/OS Systems Programmer

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

Good 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