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IBM Z/OS Systems Programmer

Maintain, upgrade, and support IBM z/OS operating systems across complex environments.

Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues to ensure stability, performance, and uptime.

Install and configure IBM and ISV software using standard tooling and workflows.

Educate and assist users and team members on z/OS capabilities and best practices.

Provide documentation, technical guidance, and support across the software lifecycle.

Participate in scheduled maintenance windows, including occasional off-hours or weekends.

Work independently and collaboratively within a small team of senior technical professionals.

Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Extensive hands-on z/OS systems programming experience (not operations and not application development).

Catalog management, ISPF/SDSF, and z/FS.

Unix System Services (USS).

JES2 and/or JES3; familiarity with SYS
1.PARMLIB and SYS
1.PROCLIB.

Configuration of couple data sets.

RACF administration, including user IDs, groups, certificates, resources, and key rings.

IBM software installation via Server Pac, z/OSMF, and CBPDO.

DFSMS, DFHSM, DFDSS, DFRMM, System Logger, and XCF.

DASD architecture, FICON/ESCON, cryptographic coprocessors, and virtual tape libraries (VTLs).

Proven ability to own z/OS tasks end-to-end with minimal oversight.

VTAM, TCP/IP, and OSA.

z/VM systems programming.

Linux on z Systems and zCX (Container Extensions).

DS8000, Flash Copy, and tape libraries.

DFSMS Client routine and construct management.

Strong problem solving, debugging, and root-cause analysis skills.

Clear written and verbal communication with mentoring abilities.

Ability to work independently and within a collaborative, senior team environment.

Documentation-driven approach with attention to quality and compliance.

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Minimum 5–7 years of direct z/OS systems programming experience.