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Remote (Needs to travel to client site when required with your own expenses) Duration: Long term ... IBM Certified System Administrator - z/OS * IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 * ITIL ...

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$54.50 - $69.50/hr

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AspectRemote Db2 Dba Z OsRemote Oracle Database Administrator
CertificationsIBM Certified Database Administrator, Z/OS certificationsOracle Certified Professional (OCP), Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)
Work EnvironmentMainframe environments, IBM Z/OS systemsUnix/Linux/Windows servers, cloud environments
Industry UsageBanking, finance, government agenciesTechnology, healthcare, enterprise applications
Job FocusDatabase performance, security, backup on mainframesDatabase tuning, migration, replication on distributed systems

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z/OS System Programming

The AES Group

New York, NY • Remote

Contractor

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Job Title: z/OS System Programming
Location:  Remote
 
Let's create our future together at The AES Group!
 
About The AES Group
The AES Group is a premier technology and engineering consulting company that has been bringing businesses and talent together for over 20 years to deliver innovative solutions that make a positive impact. We help organizations modernize their technology through cloud, data, AI, engineering, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
 
Overview 
We are seeking a highly experienced z/OS System Programmer to lead mainframe system programming initiatives, ensuring stability, performance, and continuous modernization of enterprise z/OS environments. The role demands strong technical depth combined with leadership capabilities to drive service excellence, automation, and operational transformation.
 
Key Responsibilities
System Programming & Platform Management
•    Lead installation, customization, and maintenance of z/OS operating system environments
•    Manage core components including MVS, JES2, Sysplex, and LPAR configurations
•    Administer and maintain HCD/IODF definitions for hardware and I/O configuration
•    Perform system-level tuning and optimization to ensure high availability and performance
Maintenance & Upgrades
•    Plan and execute z/OS upgrades, RSU maintenance, and patching cycles
•    Manage SMP/E for software installation, maintenance, and CSI handling
•    Oversee lifecycle management of ISV products, including upgrades and vendor coordination
Incident & Problem Management
•    Provide L3 support for critical incidents, ensuring timely resolution of Sev1/Sev2 issues
•    Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement preventive actions
•    Ensure adherence to SLA commitments and service quality standards
High Availability, DR & Resilience
•    Support Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and execution, including drills and failover validation
•    Ensure system readiness for business continuity through Sysplex resilience and redundancy
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams for infrastructure risk mitigation
Automation & Operational Excellence
•    Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort
•    Implement and maintain system automation frameworks for monitoring and recovery
•    Continuously improve processes aligned to ITIL best practices
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
•    Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior system programmers
•    Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure teams, and vendors for solution delivery
•    Participate in customer discussions, audits, and transformation initiatives
 
Required Skills & Expertise
•    Strong experience in z/OS System Programming
•    Deep understanding of:
o    MVS, JES2
o    Sysplex, LPAR
o    HCD / IODF configuration
•    Hands-on expertise in:
o    SMP/E
o    z/OS Upgrade & RSU Maintenance
o    ISV Product Maintenance
•    Proficiency in:
o    Incident Management & RCA
o    Disaster Recovery (DR) support
o    System Automation tools/methodologies
 
Experience & Qualifications
•    10+ years of experience in z/OS system programming
•    Experience in enterprise mainframe environments (Banking/Insurance preferred)
•    Exposure to high-availability and mission-critical systems