Mainframe System Programmer

Position: z/OS Mainframe System Programmer

Z/OS Mainframe System Programmer who can install, troubleshoot, and maintain their mainframe system. The ideal candidate who is comfortable with the following:

Responsibilities

Installs, upgrades and customizes ISV software tools in a multi-system z/OS mainframe environment

Automation SA/390 support

Provides usage support for Applications Development, Infrastructure, IT Operations and IT Production Support and user community

Required to be on call 24x7 on a rotating basis for problem resolution and high systems availability

Use IBM and ISV online tools for opening and managing problem report tracking and resolution

Actively participates in periodic DR exercises; maintains DR readiness of systems

Monitors status of systems to proactively prevent issues from occurring.

Hardware Configuration

Works to accomplish organizational goals that are consistent in supporting both IT and Business objectives

Performance and capacity planning

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Operating Systems experience should include: JCL, JES2, DFSMS, DFHSM, DFDSS, SDSF, DFSORT, TSO, ISPF/PDF

The following software experience will be a definite plus: REXX, COBOL, CA Technologies CA-DELIVER / CA-VIEW / SYSVIEW / EASY-TRIEVE/ CA1/CA7, EOS,Folders.Skills in other ISV Products as well

Intermediate skills in UNIX/Linux and Windows, z/VM a plus

Ability to work independently and apply documented problem solving techniques

Ability to build positive working relationships and influence collaboratively across IT teams.

Very good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Communicates critical information to management, Service Desk and Operations as necessary.

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, multi-task and maintain flexibility