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Mainframe z/OS system programmer

· Job Posted February 24, 2026
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Job Description

Possesses expertise in mainframe z/OS technologies. Candidate will be responsible for the Management of Storage and related devices within a mainframe complex.

Job Responsibility

  • Candidate will be responsible for the Management of Storage and related devices within a mainframe complex.
  • Install MVS software into SOS repository
  • Implement software following required change process
  • Execute MOM tickets in preparation for Maintenance IPL’s
  • Implement software zaps to extend 3P software
  • Complete MVS Product Administration Requests
  • Complete MVS tasks for system recovery in DR Drills
  • 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

Requirements

  • Experience – 8+ Years
  • Possesses expertise in mainframe z/OS technologies
  • Expert in Software Packaging and using SMPE
  • Skilled in applying license keys for product products
  • Incident/Problem/Change/Software Asset Mgmt (ITIL)
  • Provide Oncall 7 x 24 rotation

Nice to have

Ideal to have ISV product replacement experience.

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