CTG is seeking to fill a Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer position for our client.
Location: Phoenix, AZ metro area (Hybrid working model)
Duration: 6 months with option to convert after 6 months
Citizenship: US Citizens, Green Card Holders, and other EAD holders (no visa dependent candidates)
Role Overview:
Experienced Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer responsible for supporting, maintaining, and optimizing IBM z/OS enterprise environments. This role focuses on system reliability, performance tuning, infrastructure upgrades, security compliance, and production support for mission-critical workloads.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade IBM z/OS operating systems and subsystems
- Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and system optimization
- Manage SMP/E maintenance, fixes, patches, and upgrades
- Support and troubleshoot system outages, performance issues, and infrastructure problems
- Support core mainframe components including JES2/JES3, RACF, TSO/ISPF, USS, VTAM/TCP-IP, and SDSF
- Administer batch processing, storage, file systems, and automation tools
- Support disaster recovery, high availability, backup, and recovery processes
- Develop automation using REXX, JCL, CLIST, or similar tools
- Ensure compliance with security, audit, and operational standards
- Participate in on-call rotation and incident management
Required Skills:
- IBM z/OS systems programming expertise
- Strong knowledge of JES2/JES3, RACF, VTAM, TCP/IP, USS, TSO/ISPF
- SMP/E maintenance and mainframe software lifecycle management
- Performance tuning and capacity planning
- REXX, JCL, CLIST scripting/automation
- Strong troubleshooting and incident resolution skills
- Experience supporting large enterprise mainframe environments
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience as a Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer or similar role
- Experience in large enterprise environments (banking, insurance, healthcare, government, retail, transportation preferred)
- Proven experience with production support, system upgrades, and performance optimization
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.
CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.
To Apply: To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!
About CTGCTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.
Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.
CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.
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