Mainframe z/OS System Programmer

September 17

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Description

• The “z/OS Systems Programmer” provides the abilities to upgrade, modify, and maintain the operating system through in-depth knowledge of OS programming and software packaging. • The ideal candidate can Implement software zaps to extend 3P software, install MVS software into the SOS repository, and create I/O configuration requests on demand. • The z/OS Systems Programmer must provide technical support and problem resolution for the following (but not limited to): /OS upgrade support, CPU Hardware Refresh, product upgrades, MVS ProdAdmin requests, complex profiles, and OMVS/Webserver/HTTP/USS Server activities. • Essential Job Functions: • Install MVS software into SOS repository. • Expert in Software Packaging and using SMPE. • Implement software following required change process. • Execute MOM tickets in preparation for Maintenance IPL's. • Complete MVS Product Administration Requests • Complete MVS tasks for system recovery in DR Drills: • Skilled in applying license keys for product products. • Incident/Problem/Change/Software Asset Mgmt (ITIL). • Create I/O Configuration request on demand. • Complete z/OS builds and supporting changes for Refresh projects. • Complete MVS tasks for migration projects. • Complete MVS tasks for LPAR decommissions. • Complete MVS tasks for LPAR builds. • Complete MVS tasks for CPU Swap Projects. • Install/Implement software zaps to extend 3P software. • Maintain Complex Profiles. • Maintain Asset Center install records for MVS software. • Process SMF data. • Update and reassemble system exits. • Maintain OMVS segments and zFS files. • Create zLINUX LPARS. • Provide zLINUX technical support. • SME in problem resolution - z/LINUX and z/OS OMVS/Webserver/HTTP/USS Server activities. • Participate in Client and Internal Audits and Finding/Vulnerability Remediation’s. • Demonstrate REXX/Assembler/ISPF Dialogs writing skills. • Perform /OS Upgrade Support. • Perform CPU Hardware Refresh. • Perform IOGENs. • Perform/Maintain Coupling Facility SYSPLEX. • Perform Product Upgrades. • 24 x 7 on call support - rotation.

Requirements

• 7+ years’ experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer or commonly associated job role, with at least 3+ years’ experience specifically supporting z/LINUX and z/OS Incident/Problem/Change/Software Asset Management (ITIL). • Demonstrated experience with Disaster Recovery. • Have SMPE experience. • Have completed packaging of software for upgrade or installs. • Interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel, and team members • Organization skills to balance and prioritize work • Leadership skills to assist less experienced personnel • Ability to integrate moderately complex hardware and software systems • Ability to work independently and as part of a team