Mainframe z/OS System Programmer

NewGen

$100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship is required
  • 10+ years experience with z/OS installations and maintenance
  • 5+ years in a stable IBM mainframe environment
  • Proficient with SMP/E and mainframe software maintenance
  • Experience with system planning, installation, configuration, and patching
  • Knowledge of MVS system parameters and user ID processes
  • Familiarity with data encryption and security requirements

Responsibilities

  • Conduct MVS systems programming and ensure compliance with federal security guidelines
  • Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues within the IBM mainframe environment
  • Manage change requests and tasks in ServiceNow (SNOW)
  • Support security administration using RACF/ACF2/Top Secret
  • Oversee system automation support for operational efficiency
  • Design and manage security protocols for all regions and LPARs
  • Monitor security reporting methods to maintain compliance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Retirement plan with employer matching
  • Paid time off including holidays and sick leave
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Flexible working arrangements
Full Job Description
The primary tasks of this role include MVS systems programming activities such as system security compliance to Federal Government Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG), system performance, problem determination and resolution, and RACF/ACF2/Top Secret Security Administration, and System Automation support. Other day-to-day activities include managing tasks in ServiceNow (SNOW) creating change requests for implementation and peer reviewing changes. Knowledge of mainframe storage and backup, and hands-on experience of mainframe IPL processes, managing multiple z/OS LPARs, as required by the client.

Requirements
  • US Citizenship
  • 10+ years of experience installing, customizing, and maintaining z/OS operating systems
  • 5+ years of experience supporting a stabilized IBM mainframe system environment
  • Experience with SMP/E and Mainframe Software Maintenance with performance, problem determination, and resolution skills
  • Perform systems planning, installation/decommission, configuration/customization, and patching
  • Reporting for MVS, familiar with security reports
  • MVS systems level parameters and user ID definition process
  • Experience defining and validating data encryption methods and security requirements
  • Experience monitoring and managing security reporting methods and security requirements
  • Experience monitoring and managing security reporting, ensuring systems are compliant
  • Assist systems programmers in the design and management of ACF2/RACF for all regions and LPARs
  • Execute regulatory and operation control activities related to user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access re-certification
  • Proficient in Audits

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