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Mainframe z/OS System Programmer

$56.25 - $71.75/hr

Mainframe z/OS System Programmer Client: IBM POP: 12+ months Location: Remote US Citizen REQUIRED SKILLS * 10+ years of experience installing, customizing, and maintaining z/OS operating system * 5+ ...

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Z/OS Mainframe Programmer

Anderson, SC

$50.25 - $64/hr

Possesses a strong understanding of systems programming, graphical user interfaces and control ... Z/OS SUPPORT INCLUDING PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND RESOLUTION PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF THE MAINFRAME ...

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Z/OS Mainframe Programmer

Columbia, SC · On-site

$51 - $64.75/hr

... Z/OS SUPPORT INCLUDING PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND RESOLUTION PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF THE MAINFRAME ... SIGNIFICANT INVOLVEMENT IN UPGRADE OF OPERATING SYSTEMS TO NEW RELEASE SIGNIFICANT INVOLVEMENT IN ...

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DB2 z/OS Systems Programmer

Weehawken, NJ · Hybrid

DB2 z/OS SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER DB2 ~~~ z/OS ~~~ MAINFRAME INFRASTRUCTURE ~~ SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER ~~ DB2 CONNECT HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE (ON SITE 2X WEEK) * PROVEN EXPERTISE AS A z/OS DB2 SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER ...

Exchange

Systems Administrator III z/OS

Dallas, TX · On-site

Applies expert knowledge of the Exchange IBM z/OS (mainframe) computing platform management process to support the operating system software, hardware and system support software for the z/OS ...

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Systems Administrator III z/OS

Dallas, TX · On-site

Applies expert knowledge of the Exchange IBM z/OS (mainframe) computing platform management process to support the operating system software, hardware and system support software for the z/OS ...

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Accel BI

Mainframe System Programmer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$53.50 - $68/hr

... for the IBM z/OS mainframe environment. Administer, support, troubleshoot, and debug CICS ... Identify opportunities to improve system performance and reduce processing costs. Support JCL, IMS ...

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Senior z/OS Administrator / Systems Programmer (Remote)

Springfield, IL • Remote

DivIHN Integration Inc
Software Development • 51 - 200 employees
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$80/hr

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DivIHN (pronounced “divine”) is a CMMI ML3-certified Technology and Talent solutions firm. Driven by a unique Purpose, Culture, and Value Delivery Model, we enable meaningful connections between talented professionals and forward-thinking organizations. Since our formation in 2002, organizations across commercial and public sectors have been trusting us to help build their teams with exceptional temporary and permanent talent.

Visit us at https://divihn.com/find-a-job/ to learn more and view our open positions.

 
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For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist, Abdul at (224) 507-1295 or Saravanakumar at (224) 507-1183 or Ragu at (224) 704 1713 or Justeen at (224) 394-4903
 
Title: Senior z/OS Administrator / Systems Programmer (Remote)
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 Months
 
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with 7.5 hours per day.

Initial 2 days onsite visit (Springfield, IL) is required for onboarding purposes; the rest of the engagement will be remote.
 
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.
 
Job Description
Job Summary:
• The Senior z/OS Administrator / Systems Programmer is responsible for the overall administration, maintenance, security, and optimization of the organization’s z/OS mainframe environment.
• This role requires deep expertise in z/OS system internals, storage and hardware management, networking, and virtualization.
• The Senior Administrator ensures high availability, reliability, and performance of mission critical mainframe systems while supporting modernization initiatives and maintaining robust operational documentation.
 
Key Responsibilities:
1.    z/OS System Administration:
Install, configure, maintain, and administer z/OS operating systems. Perform performance tuning, system health checks, problem determination, and root cause analysis to ensure stable and efficient system operation.
2.    Storage Management:
Manage DASD and tape storage environments, oversee allocation and placement of datasets, perform capacity planning, and implement backup and recovery strategies using DFSMS and related technologies.
3.    Hardware Infrastructure Management:
Maintain and support IBM mainframes, storage subsystems, and peripheral hardware. Coordinate and execute hardware upgrades, lifecycle maintenance, and incident remediation.
4.    System Security:
Implement and maintain mainframe security controls to safeguard data and system resources. Utilize security tools, monitor access, and ensure compliance with established cybersecurity and audit requirements.
5.    Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
Monitor system performance using RMF, WLM, and other tools. Identify performance bottlenecks and implement tuning strategies to enhance resource utilization, throughput, and reliability.
6.    z/OS TCP/IP and Networking Administration:
Administer and support all networking components within the z/OS environment, including TCP/IP configuration, network security, connectivity troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
7.    z/VM and Virtualization Support:
Install, configure, and maintain z/VM environments. Build, administer, and support virtualized Linux servers running under z/VM, ensuring stable interoperation with z/OS and supporting workloads.
8.    Documentation and Knowledge Transfer:
Develop and maintain detailed documentation for system configurations, procedures, standards, and operational policies. Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior staff and operational support teams as needed.
 
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• More than 10 years of hands on experience as a z/OS administrator or systems programmer in an enterprise environment.
• Expert level knowledge of z/OS internals, subsystems, utilities, and operational best practices.
• Strong proficiency in DASD management, DFSMS, tape management, catalog management, and related storage technologies.
• Solid understanding of IBM mainframe architecture, hardware components, and system integration.
• Experience with performance tools such as RMF, WLM, Omegamon, and similar monitoring solutions.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on reliability and operational excellence.
 
Additional Technical Requirements:
• Deep knowledge of JES2, WLM, SMF, ICSF, DFSMS, ISPF, TSO, 3270 interfaces, TCP/IP, SMP/E, ISH, OMVS, Omegamon, and z/OS Connect.
• Familiarity with third party tools including Syspertec Virtel (browser based 3270 emulator), Rocket TMON (monitoring tool), and Chicago Soft QuickRef (reference tool).
• Experience supporting IBM software such as Tivoli Workload Scheduler, Fault Analyzer, File Manager, zSecure, DB2 Tools, and zLinux.

About us:
DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.

DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.