PRI Technology
Job Title
z/OS Systems Programmer
Company PRI Technology
Location New York, NY (remote) / Nanuet, New York (remote)
Salary $120,000 - $130,000 (full-time) plus benefits
Contact Bill Stevens, Senior Technical Recruiter, PRI Technology Denville, New Jersey 07834 Phone: 1-973-354-2799 Email: Bill.Stevens@PRITechnology.com
Responsibilities
Installation and upgrading of a z/OS environment, customization.
Problem determination, performance analysis, tuning, capacity planning and WLM for IBM Mainframe zSeries.
Monitors system software access, performance, resource utilization.
Primary responsibility for maintaining the z/OS and JES2 software environment.
Work with application programmers to ensure that application problems do not adversely affect production operations.
Provide 24/7/365 software support, on-call support during off-hours.
Assist with analysis, design, programming, implementation of client environments.
Develop/maintain/monitor proper software use and security authorization policies.
Creates, maintains, and upgrades operating system software for development and production environments.
Analyze requirements and recommend policies, procedures, and standards for operating system software.
Implement and verify backup and recovery procedures, business‑recovery concerns.
Accept ownership of all mainframe‑based systems, including multiple z/OS sysplexes.
Install new z/OS releases as they become available and configure to support Customer/Client environments.
Keep supported systems current with the latest maintenance provided by IBM; maintain system reliability and ensure availability.
Be available after hours for emergencies or exceptional situations concerning the mainframe and mainframe‑based systems.
Resolve any system‑related problems that may arise in a timely and efficient manner.
Requirements
10+ years of experience with mainframe software management specific to z/OS OS and other software products.
Broad knowledge of OEM products a plus (Broadcom, BMC, ASG, etc.).
Ability to install and customize IBM and third‑party software using SMP/E & other installation programs.
Experience in keeping the z/OS hardware configuration current using IOCP and HCD.
Experience supporting training of software management.
Possible travel and variable hours may be required.
Ability to write/customize software exit program(s) and use software utilities as required.
Solid knowledge of mainframe JCL and utilities.
Ability to write/read/debug programs in a batch and online environment.
Ability to perform multiple activities simultaneously with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of z/VM and zLinux a plus.
Additional Info
Candidate must possess a green card or US citizenship (no visa entanglements, no H1‑B).
Full‑time, remote position (Nanuet, NY).
Competitive salary $120k‑$130k and comprehensive benefits.
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Company PRI Technology
Location New York, NY (remote) / Nanuet, New York (remote)
Salary $120,000 - $130,000 (full-time) plus benefits
Contact Bill Stevens, Senior Technical Recruiter, PRI Technology Denville, New Jersey 07834 Phone: 1-973-354-2799 Email: Bill.Stevens@PRITechnology.com
Responsibilities
Installation and upgrading of a z/OS environment, customization.
Problem determination, performance analysis, tuning, capacity planning and WLM for IBM Mainframe zSeries.
Monitors system software access, performance, resource utilization.
Primary responsibility for maintaining the z/OS and JES2 software environment.
Work with application programmers to ensure that application problems do not adversely affect production operations.
Provide 24/7/365 software support, on-call support during off-hours.
Assist with analysis, design, programming, implementation of client environments.
Develop/maintain/monitor proper software use and security authorization policies.
Creates, maintains, and upgrades operating system software for development and production environments.
Analyze requirements and recommend policies, procedures, and standards for operating system software.
Implement and verify backup and recovery procedures, business‑recovery concerns.
Accept ownership of all mainframe‑based systems, including multiple z/OS sysplexes.
Install new z/OS releases as they become available and configure to support Customer/Client environments.
Keep supported systems current with the latest maintenance provided by IBM; maintain system reliability and ensure availability.
Be available after hours for emergencies or exceptional situations concerning the mainframe and mainframe‑based systems.
Resolve any system‑related problems that may arise in a timely and efficient manner.
Requirements
10+ years of experience with mainframe software management specific to z/OS OS and other software products.
Broad knowledge of OEM products a plus (Broadcom, BMC, ASG, etc.).
Ability to install and customize IBM and third‑party software using SMP/E & other installation programs.
Experience in keeping the z/OS hardware configuration current using IOCP and HCD.
Experience supporting training of software management.
Possible travel and variable hours may be required.
Ability to write/customize software exit program(s) and use software utilities as required.
Solid knowledge of mainframe JCL and utilities.
Ability to write/read/debug programs in a batch and online environment.
Ability to perform multiple activities simultaneously with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of z/VM and zLinux a plus.
Additional Info
Candidate must possess a green card or US citizenship (no visa entanglements, no H1‑B).
Full‑time, remote position (Nanuet, NY).
Competitive salary $120k‑$130k and comprehensive benefits.
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