Remote z/OS System Programmer – 12+ Month Contract

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. has an immediate opening for a z/OS System Programmer in Saint Louis, MO. This is a 12+ months contract with remote options and potential for long-term engagement.

The role focuses on leading installation, tuning, and maintenance of z/OS environments, with emphasis on high availability and disaster recovery. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years in z/OS system programming, hands-on expertise with MVS/JES2/Sysplex/LPAR, SMP/E, HCD/IODF, and ISV product maintenance,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in z/OS system programming.
• Experience in enterprise mainframe environments (Banking/Insurance preferred).
• Strong knowledge of MVS, JES2, Sysplex, LPAR, SMP/E, and HCD/IODF.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, customization, and maintenance of z/OS environments.
• Manage core components including MVS, JES2, Sysplex, and LPAR configurations.
• Administer and maintain HCD/IODF definitions for hardware and I/O configuration.
• Perform system-level tuning and optimization to ensure high availability and performance.
• Plan and execute z/OS upgrades, RSU maintenance, and patching cycles.
• Manage SMP/E for software installation, maintenance, and CSI handling.
• Oversee lifecycle management of ISV products, including upgrades and vendor coordination.
• Provide L3 support for critical incidents, ensuring timely resolution of Sev1/Sev2 issues.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement preventive actions.
• Ensure adherence to SLA commitments and service quality standards.
• Support Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and execution, including drills and failover validation.
• Ensure system readiness for business continuity through Sysplex resilience and redundancy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for infrastructure risk mitigation.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Implement and maintain system automation frameworks for monitoring and recovery.

Job description

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. has an immediate opening for a z/OS System Programmer in Saint Louis, MO. This is a 12+ months contract with remote options and potential for long-term engagement.

The role focuses on leading installation, tuning, and maintenance of z/OS environments, with emphasis on high availability and disaster recovery. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years in z/OS system programming, hands-on expertise with MVS/JES2/Sysplex/LPAR, SMP/E, HCD/IODF, and ISV product maintenance,