Lead IBM Z Mainframe Systems Programmer

Sammons Financial Group Companies

West Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 159,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage and family benefits

Performance-based incentive program

100% ESOP and 401(k) enrollment

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and development

Job summary

Sammons Financial Group is seeking a Sr. Systems Programmer with deep IBM Z-Series mainframe expertise to lead administration, optimization, and support of critical mainframe infrastructure that drives our core business operations.

You will oversee operation stability of hardware, OS, and core software; design and implement OS and system software solutions; coordinate with vendors for escalations and disaster recovery; provide technical leadership and enforce best practices across teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in MIS, computer IT or related IT field.
5-8 years of technical/programming experience with 3-5 years in system programming.
Previous mainframe experience required.
Familiarity with IBM mainframe products: z/OS, CICS, DB2, WebSphere MQ.
Familiarity with mainframe software: TCP/IP, DFSMS/HSM, HCD/IOCP, SMP/E, Unix System Services, RACF or CA-1.
Ability to manage complex projects and communicate effectively.
Experience leading technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

Mainframe system management.
Plan and oversee operation and stability of mainframe hardware, OS, and core software.
Analyze, design, implement OS and system software solutions.
Evaluate and tune IBM Z-Series hardware and z/OS.
Lead disaster recovery planning and testing.
Provide technical direction and mentoring.
Own security configurations and regulatory compliance.
Conduct performance and capacity analyses.