Mainframe z/OS System Programmer – Remote

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Job title:

Mainframe z/OS System Programmer – Remote

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Job description

The z/OS Systems Programmer provides the abilities to upgrade, modify, and maintain the operating system through in-depth knowledge of OS programming and software packaging. The ideal candidate can Implement software zaps to extend 3P software, install MVS software into the SOS repository, and create I/O configuration requests on demand. The z/OS Systems Programmer must provide technical support and problem resolution for the following (but not limited to): /OS upgrade support, CPU Hardware Refresh, product upgrades, MVS ProdAdmin requests, complex profiles, and OMVS/Webserver/HTTP/USS Server activities.Essential Job Functions

  • Install MVS software into SOS repository
  • Expert in Software Packaging and using SMPE
  • Implement software following required change process
  • Execute MOM tickets in preparation for Maintenance IPL’s
  • Complete MVS Product Administration Requests
  • Complete MVS tasks for system recovery in DR Drills
  • Skilled in applying license keys for product products
  • Incident/Problem/Change/Software Asset Mgmt (ITIL)
  • Create I/O Configuration request on demand
  • Complete z/OS builds and supporting changes for Refresh projects
  • Complete MVS tasks for migration projects
  • Complete MVS tasks for LPAR decommissions
  • Complete MVS tasks for LPAR builds
  • Complete MVS tasks for CPU Swap Projects
  • Install/Implement software zaps to extend 3P software
  • Maintain Complex Profiles
  • Maintain Asset Center install records for MVS software
  • Process SMF data
  • Update and reassemble system exits
  • Maintain OMVS segments and zFS files
  • Create zLINUX LPARS
  • Provide zLINUX technical support
  • SME in problem resolution – z/LINUX and z/OS
  • OMVS/Webserver/HTTP/USS Server activities
  • Participate in Client and Internal Audits and Finding/Vulnerability Remediations
  • Demonstrate REXX/Assembler/ISPF Dialogs writing skills
  • Perform /OS Upgrade Support
  • Perform CPU Hardware Refresh
  • Perform IOGENs
  • Perform/Maintain Coupling Facility SYSPLEX
  • Perform Product Upgrades
  • 24 x 7 on call support – rotation

Required Skills And Experience

  • 7+ years experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer or commonly associated job role, with at least 3+ years experience specifically supporting z/LINUX and z/OS
  • Incident/Problem/Change/Software Asset Management (ITIL)
  • Demonstrated experience with Disaster Recovery
  • Have SMPE experience. Have completed packaging of software for upgrade or installs
  • Interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel, and team members
  • Organization skills to balance and prioritize work
  • Leadership skills to assist less experienced personnel
  • Ability to integrate moderately complex hardware and software systems
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Location and Expectation:

  • This position is 100% remote
  • Provide 24/7 on call support this is part of a shared rotation with teammates

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Fri, 03 May 2024 22:45:29 GMT

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