Mainframe System Programmer

Net2Source (N2S); Plano (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Net2Source (N2S) seeks a seasoned Mainframe System Programmer with 12+ years of z/OS experience to manage DB2/IMS installations, upgrades, and maintenance across environments. You will drive performance tuning, security controls, and SOX-compliant processes while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes project planning, roadmap creation, and timely delivery of upgrades, ensuring resilience and compliant operations in a complex enterprise setting.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional work experience as Mainframe System Programmer (z/OS).
• Expertise in SMP/E and Non-SMP/E installation of ISV products.
• Experience with IBM and Broadcom software install and upgrades.
• DB2 and IMS database management and utilities knowledge.
• DB2 V12 upgrades or later.
• IMS V15.5 upgrades or later.
• Proficiency in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS).
• ISPF/TSO and basic tools; REXX/CLIST knowledge.
• Project planning and coordination with stakeholders; timelines communication.
• Roadmap formulation for prerequisites to achieve project completion.

Responsibilities

• Install and upgrade DB2/IMS versions and apply maintenance.
• Configure DB2/IMS subsystem parameters for performance optimization.
• Use DB2/IMS tools to monitor database health and objects.
• Enforce DB2/IMS security controls with DBAs for access management.
• Perform SOX audits on database objects to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with app and system teams for database enhancements.
• Lead service restoration for DB2 and related software issues.
• Drive improvements in operational resilience, disaster recovery, and business continuity with KPIs.
• Automate tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Maintain baseline operations for DB2 test/production systems and resolve issues.
• Participate in disaster recovery exercises to support enterprise system recovery.

Skills

SMP/E Installation

Non-SMP/E Installation of ISV products

IBM & Broadcom Install/Upgrades

DB2 & IMS Database management

DB2 V12 upgrades

IMS V15.5 upgrades

JCL & IBM Utilities (IEBGENER, IEBCOPY

ISPF/TSO & basic tools

REXX/CLIST

Project planning & timelines

Roadmap formulation for prerequisites

Job description

12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.

Technical key skills (Mandatory skills)

• Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products)
• Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades
• Mastery of DB2 and IMS Database management and utilities
• DB2 V12 upgrades or later
• IMS V15.5 upgrades or later
• Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS)
• ISPF/TSO and other basic
• Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST
• Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.
• Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion.

Job Responsibilities

• Installation & Upgrades: Installing new DB2 and IMS versions and applying maintenance.
• Configuring DB2 and IMS subsystem parameters to optimize performance.
• Utilizing DB2 and IMS tools to monitor database health and application objects.
• Implementing DB2 and IMS security controls and collaborating with DBAs to manage application access.
• Performing SOX audits on database objects to ensure compliance standards.
• Coordinating with application and system teams to implement database enhancements.
• Leading service restoration for issues related to DB2 and associated software products.
• Driving continuous improvement in operational resilience, disaster recovery, and business continuity with measurable KPIs.
• Automating tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Maintaining baseline operations for DB2 test and production systems, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Participating in disaster recovery exercises to support enterprise system recovery and business continuity.