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Mainframe System Programmer

Plano, TX · On-site

$52.75 - $67.25/hr

Work closely with DB2, CICS, IMS, MQ, and Storage teams for integration and support. Performance ... Ensure compliance with audit, regulatory, and enterprise security standards. * Assist in ...

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Cognizant

Mainframe Z/OS Systems Admin

... team: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and ... Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements and make decisions. • ...

Atash Enterprises, LLC

Mainframe Developer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$48.75 - $62.50/hr

Work closely with DB2, CICS, IMS, MQ, and Storage teams for integration and support. Performance ... Ensure compliance with audit, regulatory, and enterprise security standards. * Assist in ...

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Voto Consulting LLC

Mainframe Systems Engineer

Malvern, PA · On-site

$169K - $201K/yr

Unlike traditional storage-focused roles, this position emphasizes Middleware integration ... Database Collaboration: Assist DB2 DBAs with version upgrades (e.g., v11 to v12) and monitor ...

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Kyndryl

Mainframe ZOS System Programmer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$79K - $152K/yr

Work closely with DB2, CICS, IMS, MQ, and Storage teams for integration and support. Performance ... Ensure compliance with audit, regulatory, and enterprise security standards. * Assist in ...

Kyndryl

Mainframe ZOS System Programmer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$79K - $152K/yr

Work closely with DB2, CICS, IMS, MQ, and Storage teams for integration and support. Performance ... Ensure compliance with audit, regulatory, and enterprise security standards. * Assist in ...

Techridge, Inc.

Mainframe ZOS System Programmer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$54.50 - $69.50/hr

... Storage teams for integration and support. Performance & Capacity Management: · Analyze system ... Assist in vulnerability remediation and patching activities. Change & Release Management: · ...

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Centraprise

Mainframe CICS Admin

Understanding of the CICS dynamic storage areas and how to manipulate for short on storage ... Assist Operators when needed on use and problem determination if applications are failing.

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Mainframe System Programmer

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Plano, TX • On-site

$52.75 - $67.25/hr

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Mainframe ZOS System Programmer
 
PLANO, TX
CHARLOTTE, NC 
RICHMOND, VA
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL
PENNINGTON, NJ
CHICAGO, IL
 

The Mainframe z/OS System Programmer is responsible for the installation, customization, maintenance, and optimization of IBM z/OSoperating systems and associated system software. This role ensures the stability, performance, security, and availability of mission-critical mainframe environments, supporting large-scale enterprise applications.

 

Responsibilities:

System Administration & Maintenance:

  • Install, configure, and maintain IBM z/OS operating systems.
  • Perform system upgrades, migrations (e.g., z/OS version upgrades), and apply maintenance (PTFs, APARs, RSUs).
  • Manage IPL processes, system initialization, and configuration (PARMLIB, PROCLIB, SYS1 datasets).
  • Monitor system health and performance using tools such as RMF, SMF, SDSF.

 

Subsystem Support:

  • Install, configure, and support key subsystems:
    • JES2/JES3
    • TSO/E, ISPF
    • USS (Unix System Services)
    • RACF (in coordination with security teams)
  • Work closely with DB2, CICS, IMS, MQ, and Storage teams for integration and support.

 

Performance & Capacity Management:

  • Analyze system performance metrics and implement tuning improvements.
  • Support capacity planning and resource optimization (CPU, memory, I/O).
  • Evaluate hardware upgrades (e.g., CPU/MIPS growth, z-series enhancements).

 

Problem Management & Troubleshooting:

  • Diagnose and resolve system-related issues, including system abends and failures.
  • Perform root cause analysis for outages and major incidents.
  • Work with IBM and vendors on problem determination and fixes.

 

Automation & Scheduling:

  • Develop and maintain automation using tools such as:
    • System REXX, CLIST
    • SA z/OS, NetView
  • Support job scheduling tools (e.g., CA7, Control-M where applicable).

 

Security & Compliance:

  • Support system-level security configurations aligned with RACF policies.
  • Ensure compliance with audit, regulatory, and enterprise security standards.
  • Assist in vulnerability remediation and patching activities.

 

Change & Release Management:

  • Execute changes through ITIL-based processes (ServiceNow or equivalent).
  • Prepare implementation plans, backout procedures, and validation steps.
  • Support weekend maintenance windows and IPL activities.

 

Documentation:

  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including:
    • System configurations
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
    • Disaster Recovery plans

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