Z/OS Mainframe Systems Programmer

Halogroup1

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  • ONSITE
  • FULL_TIME
  • Anderson
  • United States
  • Verified 2026-09-25
  • Source: Halogroup1 public SMARTRECRUITERS source

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Job Description

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 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.

Qualifications/Requirements:

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

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

Preferred Skills (Rank in Order of Importance):

ASSEMBLER

REXX

SAS

SMP/E

SMF

SMS

RMF

Additional Information

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