Mainframe Zos Consultant

Access Computer Consulting Plc; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Mainframe zOS Consultant to work remotely. The role involves configurations, support, and lifecycle management using advanced tools like SMP/E and z/OSMF. Candidates should have strong expertise in z/OS architecture, including IPL procedures and JES configurations. Responsibilities include managing software life cycles, performance monitoring, and writing/debugging system-level routines. Applications are open ASAP.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of z/OS architecture, IPL procedures, JES2/JES3 configurations.
• Expertise in Sysplex management, SMF data collection, and parmlib customization.
• Proficient in configuring and supporting Mainframe connectivity and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for hardware refresh and product upgrades.
• Manage software life cycle using advanced tools.
• Conduct backup and recovery and system administration.

Skills

Mainframe z/OS Systems Programming

SMP/E

z/OSMF

Broadcom utilities

IBM utilities

BMC utilities

Assembler

REXX scripting

JCL

Job description

I am recruiting for a Mainframe zOS Consultant to work on a remote basis.

The role falls inside IR35 so you will need to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract.

You will be a Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer specialising in hardware refresh, product upgrades, and software life cycle management using advanced tools like SMP/E, z/OSMF, Broadcom, IBM, and BMC utilities.

You will have a deep understanding of z/OS architecture, including IPL procedures, JES2/JES3 configurations, Sysplex management, SMF data collection, and parmlib customisation.

You will be responsible for configuring and supporting Mainframe connectivity, performance monitoring, backup & recovery and system administration.

You must be proficient in writing and debugging system-level routines and automation - Assembler for exits and control blocks, REXX for Scripting and batch utilities and JCL for job submission, parameterisation, and workflow control.

Please apply ASAP to find out more.