Mainframe z/OS System Programmer - Remote
Rubicon Path · Toronto, ON, Canada ·
- Work mode
- Remote
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 3+ years
Maintains and upgrades z/OS and z/Linux systems, installs software via SMPE, handles disaster recovery, and provides 24/7 on-call support for a global IT services provider.
Our client, the global IT services company is hiring for the Sr. z/OS Systems Programmer position. This is a permanent, full-time role, 100% remote position.
The z/OS Systems Programmer provides the ability 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 Remediations
- 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
Required Skills And Experience
- 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
Location and Expectation:
- This position is 100% remote
- Provide 24/7 on call support this is part of a shared rotation with teammates