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Mainframe z/OS System Programmer

Columbia, MD ยท Remote

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Role: Mainframe z/OS System Programmer Location: Remote Duration: 12+ Months Contract Task Description: As an US Citizen and as a Senior System Programmer (Mainframe) supporting IBM z15 and z16 ...

The Judiciary Information Technology, Technical Services is looking for an experienced z/OS Systems Programmer proficient in using IBM SMP/E to install both IBM and ISV products in an IBM z13 SYSPLEX ...

ClifyX is a company seeking a skilled MF Network System Programmer. The role involves maintaining ... sysplex environment โ€ข Be able to use TSO/ISPF sufficiently โ€ข Be knowledgeable in z/OS ...

... z/OS operating system and related systems software products. Responsibilities : โ€ข Ongoing ... programmer consultant. โ€ข Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a ...

... Parallel Sysplex environments, system recovery processes, and disaster recovery capabilities ... IBM z/OS Systems Programming experience. * Experience supporting one or more of the following:

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+ ...

... Parallel Sysplex environments, system recovery processes, and disaster recovery capabilities ... IBM z/OS Systems Programming experience. * Experience supporting one or more of the following:

SENIOR SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER Z/OS SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER ~~ Z/OS ~ ~ MAIFRAME ~~ INTERNALS ~~ PRODUCT INSTALLATION & SUPPORT HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT (3X WEEK ON SITE REQUIRED) GREAT BENEFITS & ANNUAL BONUS ...

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Mainframe z/OS System Programmer

Columbia, MD โ€ข Remote

$56.25 - $71.75/hr

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Job Details:
Role: Mainframe z/OS System Programmer
Location: Remote
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
 
Task Description:
 
As an US Citizen and as a Senior System Programmer (Mainframe) supporting IBM z15 and z16 mainframe and z/OS 2.5 or higher operating system. As part of IBM zCloud resource pool, supporting the zCloud Offering which consist of the following clients Federal Retirement Investment Board (FRTIB), Bureau of the Fiscal Service (Fiscal), JP Morgan Chase, and Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) clients. Primary tasks being MVS systems programming activities such as system security compliance to Federal government Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG), system performance, problem determination and resolution, and RACF/ACF2/Top Secret security administration and System Automation support. Other day to day activities include managing tasks in ServiceNow (SNOW) creating change requests for implementation and peer reviewing changes. Knowledge of mainframe storage and backup.  Hands on experience of IBM mainframe IPL processes managing multiple z/OS LPARs as required by the client.
 
Required skills/Level of Experience :
  • 10+ years of experience installing, customizing, and maintaining z/OS operating system.
  • 5+ years of experience Supporting a stabilized IBM mainframe system environment.
  • Experienced with SMP/E and Mainframe Software Maintenance with performance, problem determination and resolution skills.
  • Perform systems planning, installation/decommission, configuration/customization, and patching.
  • Reporting for MVS, familiar with security reports.
  • MVS system level parameters and user ID definition process.
  • Experience defining and validating data encryption methods and security requirements.
  • Experience monitoring and managing security reporting ensuring systems are compliant.
  • Assist systems programmers in the design and management of ACF2 / RACF / TSS for all regions and LPARs.
  • Executes regulatory and operational control activities related to user provisioning, de-provisioning and access re-certification.
  • Proficient in Audits
 
Nice to have skills:
  • Knowledge of Federal DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS).
  • Knowledge of ServiceNow and ITSM processes