z/os systems programmer

Infojini Inc; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in South Carolina is seeking an experienced Z/OS Mainframe Advanced Systems Programmer. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of technical support experience and strong skills in Z/OS operations, including security and networking. Responsibilities include providing high-quality customer service, problem resolution, and collaborating with different teams to enhance system performance. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Z/OS operation and problem analysis.
• Ability to provide technical support and meet SLA expectations.
• Strong communication skills, adaptability, and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage Z/OS operation and provide technical support.
• Collaborate with other units and provide expertise.
• Upgrade operating systems and third-party software.

Skills

Z/OS Operation

JES2 Operation

Z/OS Security (RACF)

Z/OS Networking (VTAM, TCPIP)

Z/OS Scheduling, Automation

SMP/E Software

WLM

JCL

GRS

VSAM

TSO

3rd Party Software

Assembler

Catalog Maintenance

Education

10 years of progressive experience in mainframe technical support

Tools

IDMS

Syncsort

RMM

Job description

Position: Z/OS Mainframe Advanced Systems Programmer

Scope of the Project

General Information:

Responsible for the 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 Skills (Rank in Order of Importance)

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
• 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

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

Required Education

10 YEARS OF PROGRESSIVE EXPERIENCE IN MAINFRAME TECHNICAL SUPPORT.

Additional Information

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