Mainframe Z Os System Programmer (Remote)

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): z/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 Management (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 z/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 within Canada.
• Provide 24/7 on call support – this is part of a shared rotation with teammates.

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