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Advance Digital Systems

z/OS Systems Programmer

Advance Digital Systems, Kettering, Maryland, United States

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IBM z/OS Systems Programmer

to support, maintain, and enhance our enterprise mainframe environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in

z/OS system administration , software maintenance using SMP/E, and programming experience in

IBM mainframe languages . This role requires a flexible, hands-on capable professional. Position Responsibilities

Perform installation, configuration, maintenance, and removal of system software on

IBM z/OS. Apply preventive and corrective maintenance using

IBM SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) , and other tools. Debug and resolve issues in both system-level, and application-level environments. Administer

CICS TS, JES2, TCP/IP, SMS, and WLM Support business-critical batch and online systems with

JCL, TSO/ISPF tools, and REXX Maintain and create shell scripts and

CGI interfaces

in

USS . Participate in backup and disaster recovery operations using

Fast Dump Restore & Automated Backup & Recovery

( FDR/ABR ). Assist in mainframe migration initiatives, including system documentation, environment analysis, platform transition planning, and execution support. Document processes, procedures, and technical configurations for knowledge sharing and compliance. Position Requirements

Experience: 5 years of hands-on experience in an

IBM z/OS Proficient in

SMP/E, CA-Chorus , or equivalent tools for software installation and maintenance. Experience applying

PTFs, ZAPs , and vendor- provided fixes. Programming proficiency in

Assembler, and COBOL . Familiarity with additional languages in a plus:

SAS Easytrieve , etcetera. Strong knowledge of

CICS Transaction Server (CICS TS)

command-level debugging, administration, and

CICS Execution Definition Administration (CEDA)

table definitions. Working knowledge of core

z/OS subsystems : JES2

command usage and management VTAM

and TCP/IP

configuration and troubleshooting System Managed Storage (SMS)

and

Workload Manager

( WLM ) management Proficient in: z/OS JCL, TSO/E, ISPF, SDSF Utilities such

as IEBGENR, DFSORT REXX

scripting Experience with

z/OS Unix System Services (USS) , including

shell scripting

and

CGI script management Exposure to HTTP, HTML, and CGI scripting in

REXX (for integration tasks) Familiarity with

FDR/ABR

for backup, restore, and archive processes No Phone Calls Please Please send us your resume in a word file with contact details

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