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Zenotis Group · 21 hours ago

Mainframe Programmer

Des Moines, IA

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Zenotis Group is seeking an IBM Mainframe System Programmer to join their team. The role requires extensive experience in IBM mainframe support, focusing on administration, system upgrades, and disaster recovery planning.

Information Technology & Services

Hiring Manager

Savita Chaudhary

Responsibilities

8+ years IBM mainframe support with at least 2 years in an administration role

Strong knowledge of IBM z/OS operating system and mainframe architecture

Experience with SMP/E, JCL, REXX, ISPF, and system utilities like Xpediter, File Manager, Dump Master, Abend Aid, Control M

Familiarity with storage management (DFSMS), networking (VTAM, TCP/IP), and security (RACF)

Hands-on experience with system upgrades and migrations

Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and execution

Evaluate, plan, install, configure and tune system hardware, operating system and system software products

Effectively work with vendors to document and resolve problems with system hardware, software and firmware

Participate in planning and conducting disaster recovery tests

Provide statistical analysis and monitoring of storage subsystems and CPU utilization in order to provide information on system capacity and workload, making recommendations when applicable

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Qualification

IBM z/OSIBM Mainframe supportSystem programming languagesJCLNetworking TCP/IPSecurity products RACFAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

Required

8+ years IBM mainframe support with at least 2 years in an administration role

Strong knowledge of IBM z/OS operating system and mainframe architecture

Experience with SMP/E, JCL, REXX, ISPF, and system utilities like Xpediter, File Manager, Dump Master, Abend Aid, Control M

Familiarity with storage management (DFSMS), networking (VTAM, TCP/IP), and security (RACF)

Hands-on experience with system upgrades and migrations

Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and execution

Evaluate, plan, install, configure and tune system hardware, operating system and system software products

Effectively work with vendors to document and resolve problems with system hardware, software and firmware

Participate in planning and conducting disaster recovery tests

Provide statistical analysis and monitoring of storage subsystems and CPU utilization in order to provide information on system capacity and workload, making recommendations when applicable

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and documentation abilities

z/OS architecture, MVS internals, system utilities (e.g., IEBGENER, IDCAMS, IEBCOPY)

JCL, TSO/ISPF, REXX, CLIST

System programming languages: IBM Assembler, REXX

Networking: TCP/IP, SNA/VTAM, connectivity adapters, VIPA, Sysplex scaling

Security products: RACF, ACF2

Monitoring tools: RMF, SMF, OMEGAMON, Health Checker, Middleware administration: CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, WebSphere