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IBM Z Technical Specialist

$114K/yr

IBM Z Technical Specialist ( is to work with the IBM mainframe) Location : Arlington Heights, IL ... Assembler, Automation, GDPS, Rexx and CLIST skills Proficient in Security software tools: RACF and ...

IBM Assembler Language (HLASM) proficiency. * z/OS operating system familiarity. * Experience with CA 1 Flexible Storage, Vtape, DASD Storage Management, DFSMS, Allocate, DFShsm, DFSrmm and/or other ...

Senior Mainframe Software Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$117K - $154K/yr

IBM Assembler Language (HLASM) proficiency. * z/OS Operating system familiarity. * Experience working with CA 1 Flexible Storage, Vtape, DASD Storage Management, DFSMS, Allocate, DFShsm, DFSrmm and ...

IBM Assembler Language (HLASM) proficiency. * z/OS Operating system familiarity. * Source control systems experience (Endevor etc.) * Strong analytical, problem solving and debugging skills.

R&D Engineer Software 3

Lisle, IL · On-site

$91.10 - $146/hr

IBM Assembler Language (HLASM) proficiency.* z/OS Operating system familiarity.* Source control systems experience (Endevor etc.)* Strong analytical, problem solving and debugging skills.* Experience ...

IBM Assembler, Metal C, COBOL, ISPF, REXX, and JCL. * Knowledge and related product expertise in one or more of the following: Test Automation, Jenkins, Python, CI/CD Automation. Other Desired ...

R&D Software Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$91 - $146/hr

Heavy experience in software development using IBM Assembler on z/OS systems.* Experience using Source Code Management tools such as Endevor and GitHub.* Experience in Agile software development ...

Mainframe Software Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$47 - $60.25/hr

Deep expertise and hands-on coding experience in COBOL, IBM Assembler * Experience working with middleware, such as ECI, TCP/IP or IBM MQ. * Experience with zOS systems components and sub-systems ...

Heavy experience in software development using IBM Assembler on z/OS systems. * Experience using Source Code Management tools such as Endevor and GitHub. * Experience in Agile software development ...

R&D Engineer Software 3

Plano, TX · On-site

$91 - $146/hr

IBM Assembler, Metal C, COBOL, ISPF, REXX, and JCL.Knowledge and related product expertise in one or more of the following: Test Automation, Jenkins, Python, CI/CD Automation.Other Desired ...

Heavy experience in software development using IBM Assembler on z/OS systems. * Experience using Source Code Management tools such as Endevor and GitHub. * Experience in Agile software development ...

R&D Software Engineer

Framingham, MA · On-site

$101 - $162/hr

Heavy experience in software development using IBM Assembler on z/OS systems.* Experience using Source Code Management tools such as Endevor and GitHub.* Experience in Agile software development ...

Heavy experience in software development using IBM Assembler on z/OS systems. * Experience using Source Code Management tools such as Endevor and GitHub. * Experience in Agile software development ...

Heavy experience in software development using IBM Assembler on z/OS systems. * Experience using Source Code Management tools such as Endevor and GitHub. * Experience in Agile software development ...

Heavy experience in software development using IBM Assembler on z/OS systems. * Experience using Source Code Management tools such as Endevor and GitHub. * Experience in Agile software development ...

Heavy experience in software development using IBM Assembler on z/OS systems. * Experience using Source Code Management tools such as Endevor and GitHub. * Experience in Agile software development ...

IBM Assembler, Metal C, COBOL, ISPF, REXX, and JCL. * Knowledge and related product expertise in one or more of the following: Test Automation, Jenkins, Python, CI/CD Automation. Other Desired ...

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IBM Assemblers typically spend their days writing, modifying, and testing assembler code to maintain or enhance mainframe applications, often using IBM tools like z/OS and ISPF. Their work involves debugging and optimizing programs, troubleshooting system issues, and collaborating closely with systems analysts, application developers, and operations teams to ensure smooth batch processing and data integrity. Documentation and code review are important parts of the routine, as is adapting to new business requirements or technical challenges. This role offers a dynamic, team-oriented environment with opportunities to learn from other experienced professionals and contribute directly to critical business operations.

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Job description

I have an opportunity for " IBM Z Technical Specialist " _ ( Arlington Heights, IL - REMOTE)" and I am looking for a candidate who can join Immediately if you are interested, reply to me with your updated resume or if you could refer someone I would really appreciate it.
Position : IBM Z Technical Specialist ( is to work with the IBM mainframe)
Location : Arlington Heights, IL - (Remote)
Duration : Long term Contract
The role of the IBM Z Technical Specialist is to work with the IBM mainframe teams and must have strong technical expertise and eagerness to work with new technology and infrastructure. You must have worked on several large complex projects in an architectural role designing and implementing technical solutions to commercial problems.
Mainframe Network Technician will be responsible for:
We are seeking a system programmer who will install, customize, and maintain the operating system as well as the install and/or upgrade of other system products that operate on the mainframe.
There can be multiple functions within the job involving multiple products and technologies. Including but not limited to programming, support to maintain essential environmental conditions & analysis - creating functional/technical design solutions. The job holder may specialize in a single or combination of those functions/technologies. They will be involved in overseeing the deployment, planning, configuration & testing.
Manage the Mainframe Network processes which includes the following key areas:
• Configure and work with hardware engineers with the setup of the mainframe processors and storage related equipment.
  • Installing, upgrading and supporting the z/OS operating system and other supporting ISV products particularly from the vendors; IBM and Computer Associates (CA)
  • Extended technical expertise with z/OS, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, USS, SDSF and JCL. Knowledge of IBM and Broadcom / BMC Products.
  • Must have excellent problem determination skills and be a true team player while also the ability to work independently.
  • Provide off hours support for the implementation of software changes and support for other projects requiring software expertise as well as be part of an on-call rota
  • Provide production support to address any system-related issues. This will include incident and problem management.

• Planning hardware and software system upgrade and configuration management.
• Deploying automation to support operations on the system.
• Work closely with capacity planning to ensure the workload is well managed. Ensure load balancing so each component should have the capacity to takeover the load and performance
• Provide monitoring and operability to detect and control any processing anomalies or system errors. Produce monitoring and reporting features to provide transparency if a component failure which might result in a non-disruptive dynamic change minimizing the impact.
  • Install and maintain security products and network protocol products.
  • Assist application programmers on any processing concerns or products which they utilize within their toolbox.
  • Determine problems when debugging system software. These problems are often captured in a dump or trace and with debugging tools the system programmer can determine where the components have failed. Should be able to open APARs with vendors
  • Support role swap activities to ensure a high level of resiliency of the systems.

Other technical skills recommended
MVS Expertise
Hardware components
Coding Languages: Assembler, Automation, GDPS, Rexx and CLIST skills
Proficient in Security software tools: RACF and ACF2
Performance monitoring using Omegamon, RMF, SMF and SAS
Network Systems Programming experience would be optimal
Other highly desired skills
  • Set and achieved challenging short, medium and long term goals which exceed the standards in their field
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences
  • Built effective networks across business areas, developing relationships based on mutual trust and encouraging others to do the same
  • Have some experience of creating and deploying comprehensive business/operating plans which consistently deliver desired results
  • A comprehensive understanding of risk management and proven experience of ensuring own and others' compliance with relevant regulatory processes.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline preferred.
• 8-12 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong overall technical leadership skills
• MVS Systems Knowledge
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Alex . K
NAVTECH INC
1600 Golf Road. Suite 1200, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Ph: (224) 348-1340 || Email: alex@navtechusa.com || www.navtechusa.com
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Civil engineering construction

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Headquarters location

New Bloomfield, PA, US

Year founded

1996