Hybrid Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer - Modernization

Motion Recruitment; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Mainframe z/OS System Programmer to join its infrastructure team in Phoenix, AZ. This full-time hybrid role requires onsite attendance three days per week and exposes you to IBM z/OS, RACF, JES2/JES3, REXX, NetView, DB2, CICS, IMS, MQ, and related platforms.

You will maintain and optimize z/OS environments, implement upgrades, monitor health, and contribute to automation, security, and performance improvements within a large enterprise setting.

Qualifications

• IBM z/OS administration experience.
• Knowledge of JES2/JES3.
• Experience with TSO/E, ISPF, and USS.
• Root cause analysis and production troubleshooting experience.
• Automation experience with REXX, CLIST, NetView, or SA z/OS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize IBM z/OS operating environments.
• Implement upgrades, patches, and system enhancements.
• Monitor platform health and tune system performance.
• Support security and compliance initiatives.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions.
• Investigate and resolve infrastructure incidents.
• Participate in maintenance and deployment activities.
• Create and maintain operational documentation.

Skills

IBM z/OS administration

JES2/JES3

TSO/E

ISPF

USS

RACF

RMF/SMF/SDSF

OS upgrades

Root cause analysis

Production troubleshooting

Change management

REXX

CLIST

NetView

SA z/OS

Tools

DB2

CICS

IMS

MQ

Job description

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Mainframe z/OS System Programmer to join its infrastructure team in Phoenix, AZ. This full-time hybrid role requires onsite attendance three days per week and exposes you to IBM z/OS, RACF, JES2/JES3, REXX, NetView, DB2, CICS, IMS, MQ, and related platforms.

You will maintain and optimize z/OS environments, implement upgrades, monitor health, and contribute to automation, security, and performance improvements within a large enterprise setting.