Dynamic Mainframe CICS/MQ Systems Programmer (z/OS)

VetJobs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs, via VetJobs/MilitarySpouseJobs, assists a partnering company with a senior mainframe role located in Pittsburgh. You will manage CICS/MQ, monitor environments, and ensure stability of the z/OS subsystem, including disaster recovery testing and on-call rotations.

Required are 3+ years in mainframe environments, strong problem solving, and a BS in CS or related field; a Master’s is preferred. You will work office- or remote-based with possible travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in mainframe environments with design, coding, testing and production support.
• 3+ years in technical problem solving, solution implementation and collaboration.
• Strong understanding of basic computer science concepts and OS concepts.

Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade, and manage CICS/MQ environments in test and production LPARs.
• Monitor health and troubleshoot to find root causes.
• Provide stable mainframe subsystem support and disaster recovery participation.

Skills

CICS/MQ administration

Mainframe monitoring

Z/OS tooling

JES2/JCL

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

z/OS Utilities

RACF

TSO

JES2

SMP/E

JCL

Assembler

REXX

Job description

VetJobs, via VetJobs/MilitarySpouseJobs, assists a partnering company with a senior mainframe role located in Pittsburgh. You will manage CICS/MQ, monitor environments, and ensure stability of the z/OS subsystem, including disaster recovery testing and on-call rotations.

Required are 3+ years in mainframe environments, strong problem solving, and a BS in CS or related field; a Master’s is preferred. You will work office- or remote-based with possible travel as needed.