Z/OS Mainframe Systems Programmer

Halo Group; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Halo Group is seeking a Z/OS Mainframe Advanced Systems Programmer in Anderson, South Carolina. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of mainframe technical support experience, offering technical support and ensuring high-quality customer service. Responsibilities include problem analysis, system upgrades, and technical documentation.

Essential qualifications include strong knowledge of Z/OS and related software, alongside soft skills like effective communication and problem-solving. A collaborative attitude and adaptability are vital in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Must have 10 years of progressive experience in mainframe technical support.
• Strong understanding of systems programming and graphical user interfaces.
• Experience in evaluation and modification of vendor-supplied software packages.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support of the mainframe infrastructure.
• Diagnose, isolate, and debug software problems.
• Monitor systems capacity and performance.

Skills

Z/OS Security (RACF)

Effective Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Self-Motivation

Team Player

Tools

SMP/E Software

JCL

TSO

Job description

The Z/OS Mainframe Advanced Systems Programmer will be responsible for the analysis, development, modification, installation, testing and maintenance of operating systems software. This person needs to possess a strong understanding of systems programming, graphical user interfaces and control languages. They will evaluate vendor-supplied software packages and make 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications/Requirements

Must have 10 years of progressive experience in mainframe technical support.

Required Skills (Rank In Order Of Importance)

Working Knowledge Of

• JES2 Operation And Internals
• Z/OS Security (RACF)
• SMP/E Software
• WLM
• JCL
• GRS
• VSAM
• TSO
• 3rd Party Software

Programming Skills

• System Exit Development And Support
• Utility And Toolkit Skills
• IDMS
• SYNCSORT
• RMM

Soft Skills Required

• Effective Communication Skills (Written And Oral)
• Adaptability
• Self-Motivation
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Thinking
• Time Management
• Ability To Work Effectively In A Stressful Environment
• Customer Focused
• Detail Oriented
• Team Player

Preferred Skills (Rank in Order of Importance)

• ASSEMBLER
• REXX
• SAS
• SMP/E
• SMF
• SMS
• RMF