Senior z/OS Systems Programmer (Administrative Supervisor 4)

New Jersey Courts; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a seasoned mainframe IT professional to install, configure, and maintain z/OS environments, employing SMP/E for upgrades and RMF/SMF/SDSF for monitoring. You will support high-availability operations across LPAR/Parallel Sysplex setups and handle disaster recovery planning.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years in IT with mainframe and security tools (JES2/JES3, RACF, USS).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of professional IT experience in mainframe, server, and network environments.
• Hands-on experience with the z/OS operating system, JCL, TSO/ISPF, and SDSF.
• Proficiency with SMP/E for software installation and maintenance.
• Familiarity with JES2/JES3, RACF, and USS.
• Experience in multi-LPAR or Parallel Sysplex environments.
• Knowledge of vendor software products from IBM, Broadcom, or BMC.
• Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills for high-availability.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure IBM z/OS operating systems and program products.
• Apply system maintenance, program temporary fixes (PTFs), and version upgrades using SMP/E.
• Monitor system health, capacity, and performance using RMF, SMF, and SDSF.
• Manage initialization parameters, libraries, and initial program load (IPL) processes.
• Troubleshoot complex system dumps, abends, and performance bottlenecks.
• Support data recovery, backup processes, and disaster recovery planning.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Problem-solving

High availability

Mainframe experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

z/OS

JCL

TSO/ISPF

SDSF

SMP/E

JES2/JES3

RACF

USS

IBM

Broadcom

BMC

Job description

Description

If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies. When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

Description

If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies. When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

SALARY:

The salary range for this position is $85,524.22 to $138,623.68 for Schedule A, and $85,524.22 to $131,692.50 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to August 29, 2015, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after August 29, 2015, are considered Schedule B.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

REMOTE WORK :

The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 3 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Example of Duties

• Install and configure IBM z/OS operating systems and program products.
• Apply system maintenance, program temporary fixes (PTFs), and version upgrades using SMP/E.
• Monitor system health, capacity, and performance using tools like RMF, SMF, and SDSF.
• Manage initialization parameters, libraries, and initial program load (IPL) processes.
• Troubleshoot complex system dumps, abends, and performance bottlenecks.
• Support data recovery, backup processes, and disaster recovery planning

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with the z/OS operating system, JCL, TSO/ISPF, and SDSF.
• Proficient use of SMP/E for software installation and maintenance.
• Familiarity with subsystems and security tools like JES2/JES3, RACF, and UNIX System Services (USS).
• Experience with multi-LPAR or Parallel Sysplex environments.
• Knowledge of vendor software products from IBM, Broadcom, or BMC.
• Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills for high-availability

Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and five years of professional experience, two years of which shall have included experience in designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting information technology systems and services in the mainframe, server, and network environments. May include analyzing and resolving complex technical problems; generating and testing applications code; performing database administration; administering data security; operating enterprise computer systems; contingency planning, implementing telecommunications facilities; and developing and/or conducting training on IT systems, concepts, applications, policies, or security.

Substitution:

Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above –OR– a law degree from an approved American Bar Association law school may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above.

Education Note:

Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service.(See https://naces.org/members/ )

Supplemental Information

Driver's License:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Authorization to Work:

US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Special Note:

Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.

Residency Law:

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.

The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice