z/OS System Programming Engineer

Bounteous; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital transformation consultancy based in Canada is seeking an experienced professional to lead the design and maintenance of their operating environment. This remote position focuses on ensuring robust information security practices and requires 10 years of relevant experience, particularly with z/OS internals, troubleshooting, and compliance with security standards. Strong candidates will demonstrate a self-motivated approach and have expertise in various technologies including REXX and Python.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in information security.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
• Ability to provide weekend support and participate in on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce awareness of key information security practices.
• Identify, assess, and report security risks.
• Ensure data protection measures are integrated throughout the information lifecycle.

Skills

Expertise in z/OS internals

Strong knowledge in Catalog management

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Strong skills in USS/OMVS

Proficiency in testing software functionality

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

z/OS

REXX

LinuxOne

Python

Job description

Overview

Bounteous is a premier end-to-end digital transformation consultancy dedicated to partnering with ambitious brands to create digital solutions for today’s complex challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. With uncompromising standards for technical and domain expertise, we deliver innovative and strategic solutions in Strategy, Analytics, Digital Engineering, Cloud, Data & AI, Experience Design, and Marketing.

Our Co-Innovation methodology is a unique engagement model designed to align interests and accelerate value creation. Our clients worldwide benefit from the skills and expertise of over 4,000+ expert team members across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA. By partnering with leading technology providers, we craft transformative digital experiences that enhance customer engagement and drive business success.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to take on the critical role of leading the design and maintenance of the operating environment that serves as the backbone of our z-platform computing capabilities. This position is integral to ensuring that our technology infrastructure remains robust, stable, and powerful enough to meet the evolving needs of our Firm. This is a remote role based in Canada.

Responsibilities

Information Security Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce awareness of key information security practices, including acceptable use of information assets, malware protection, and password security protocols
• Identify, assess, and report security risks, focusing on how these risks impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets
• Understand and evaluate how data is stored, processed, or transmitted, ensuring compliance with data privacy and protection standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• Ensure data protection measures are integrated throughout the information lifecycle to safeguard sensitive information

Requirements

• 10 years of relevant experience
• Expertise in z/OS internals
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously
• Strong knowledge in Catalog management
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work under pressure, such as during a production system outage
• Strong skills in USS/OMVS
• Experience with z/OS and ISV software installations
• Proficiency in testing, including designing tests to validate software functionality, robustness, and performance
• Knowledge of HCD/Hardware
• Experience with REXX
• Ability to provide weekend support and participate in on-call rotations

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with zOSMF, REST APIs, Kafka, LinuxOne, Ansible, Python, and other new zOS technologies is a plus
• Assembler skills for usermods maintenance and dump reading are desirable but not mandatory

Additional Information

We invite you to stay connected with us by subscribing to our monthly job openings alert. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Bounteous does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Bounteous is willing to sponsor eligible candidates for employment visas.

For employment opportunities based in Canada: Bounteous is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to Bounteous. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.