Remote Mainframe SMP/E & z/OSMF Expert

Two95 International, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 124,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Two95 International, Inc. is seeking a remote Mainframe SMP/E & ZOSMF Expert for a long-term contract. The role requires deep SMP/E experience, z/OSMF REST API familiarity, and strong scripting skills in Python and REXX to support vulnerability management, patching, and automation efforts.

The candidate will define automation timelines, develop patch response models, and ensure smooth deployment with IBM and ISV software. Strong testing and reporting capabilities are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of strong hands-on SMP/E experience.
• z/OSMF and REST API experience, particularly the Software Management component.
• Git and USS/OMVS skills.
• Experience installing and maintaining z/OS and ISV software.
• Excellent software testing skills including functionality, robustness, and performance.
• Strong Python and REXX scripting experience.
• Working knowledge of IBM software and mainframe ISV software customization.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with vulnerability management teams to support EZ CVE reporting.
• Define and finalize automation timelines for Patch Management.
• Develop patch response models for ad-hoc and immediate escalation scenarios.
• Establish daily, weekly, and monthly patching and validation cadence.
• Review CVE package stability and improve reporting/dashboard capabilities.
• Enable SMP/E processes, define baseline datasets, and integrate with vulnerability scanning tools.
• Develop AI-driven prompts and automation for testing, RFB validation, and impact analysis.
• Provide advisory and implementation support for secure and stable patch deployment.

Skills

SMP/E

z/OSMF

REST API

Git

USS/OMVS

Python

REXX

mainframe software

vulnerability management

Tools

z/OSMF REST API tooling

Git

USS/OMVS

IBM software

ISV software

Job description

Two95 International, Inc. is seeking a remote Mainframe SMP/E & ZOSMF Expert for a long-term contract. The role requires deep SMP/E experience, z/OSMF REST API familiarity, and strong scripting skills in Python and REXX to support vulnerability management, patching, and automation efforts.

The candidate will define automation timelines, develop patch response models, and ensure smooth deployment with IBM and ISV software. Strong testing and reporting capabilities are essential for success.