Z/OS Mainframe Programmer

Infojini Inc; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Infojini Inc is looking for an experienced mainframe technical support specialist. Responsibilities include managing Z/OS operations, providing Tier 2 technical support, and collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality service.

Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience with Z/OS and a strong understanding of systems programming. Knowledge of software evaluation and problem resolution is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mainframe software and systems programming.
• Experience in evaluating and modifying vendor software packages.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve software issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage Z/OS operations and provide technical support.
• Analyze and resolve problems related to mainframe infrastructure.
• Collaborate with other units as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Z/OS operation

JES2 operation

Z/OS security (RACF)

Z/OS networking (VTAM, TCPIP)

Z/OS scheduling

Assembler

Education

10 years of progressive experience in mainframe technical support

Job description

General Information

Responsible for the analysts, development, modification, installation, testing and maintenance of operating systems software. Possesses a strong understanding of systems programming, graphical user interfaces and control languages. Evaluates vendor supplied software packages and makes recommendations to IT management. Modifies and/or debugs vendor-supplied utilities and packages. Modifies, installs and prepares technical documentation for system software applications. Diagnoses, isolates and debugs software problems and performs problem resolution. Monitors systems capacity and performance, plans and executes disaster recovery procedures and provides Tier 2 technical support.

Daily Duties / Responsibilities

• Z/OS OPERATION
• Z/OS SUPPORT INCLUDING PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND RESOLUTION
• PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF THE MAINFRAME INFRASTRUCTURE TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE AND MEET SLA EXPECTATIONS.
• COLLABORATE AND LIAISE WITH OTHER UNITS AND SERVE AS A TECHNICAL RESOURCE AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT.
• SIGNIFICANT INVOLVEMENT IN UPGRADE OF OPERATING SYSTEMS TO NEW RELEASE
• SIGNIFICANT INVOLVEMENT IN UPGRADE OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE PRODUCTS TO NEW RELEASES
• CONTRIBUTE TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AS REQUIRED.

Required Education: 10 years of progressive experience in mainframe technical support.

Qualifications

• WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF:
  • Z/OS OPERATION
  • JES2 OPERATION AND INTERNALS
  • Z/OS SECURITY (RACF)
  • Z/OS NETWORKING (VTAM, TCPIP)
  • Z/OS SCHEDULING, AUTOMATION
  • SMP/E SOFTWARE
  • RMF
  • SMF
  • SMS
  • WLM
  • JCL
  • GRS
  • VSAM
  • TSO
  • 3RD PARTY SOFTWARE
  • ASSEMBLER
  • CATALOG MAINTENANCE
• PROGRAMMING SKILLS:
  • SYSTEM EXIT DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT
  • UTILITY AND TOOLKIT SKILLS
  • IDMS
  • SYNCSORT
  • RMM
• Preferred Skills (Rank in order of importance):
  • ASSEMBLER
  • REXX
  • SAS
  • SMP/E
  • SMF
  • SMS
  • RMF

Additional Information

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