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zOS System Programming
Artech LLC
🇺🇸 United States
Remote
Staff / Principal
2 months ago
$65 – $70 / hour
- z/OS
- Disaster Recovery
- ITIL
- Incident Management
- Equity
2 months ago
Job Title : zOS System Programming
Location : Remote
Duration : 6 + Months
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced z/OS System Programmer to lead mainframe system programming initiatives, ensuring stability, performance, and continuous modernization of enterprise z/OS environments. The role demands strong technical depth combined with leadership capabilities to drive service excellence, automation, and operational transformation.
Key Responsibilities
System Programming & Platform Management
- Lead installation, customization, and maintenance of z/OS operating system environments
- Manage core components including MVS, JES2, Sysplex, and LPAR configurations
- Administer and maintain HCD/IODF definitions for hardware and I/O configuration
- Perform system-level tuning and optimization to ensure high availability and performance
Maintenance & Upgrades
- Plan and execute z/OS upgrades, RSU maintenance, and patching cycles
- Manage SMP/E for software installation, maintenance, and CSI handling
- Oversee lifecycle management of ISV products, including upgrades and vendor coordination
Incident & Problem Management
- Provide L3 support for critical incidents, ensuring timely resolution of Sev1/Sev2 issues
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement preventive actions
- Ensure adherence to SLA commitments and service quality standards
- Support Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and execution, including drills and failover validation
- Ensure system readiness for business continuity through Sysplex resilience and redundancy
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for infrastructure risk mitigation
Automation & Operational Excellence
- Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort
- Implement and maintain system automation frameworks for monitoring and recovery
- Continuously improve processes aligned to ITIL best practices
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior system programmers
- Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure teams, and vendors for solution delivery
- Participate in customer discussions, audits, and transformation initiatives
Required Skills & Expertise
- Strong experience in z/OS System Programming
- Deep understanding of:
- MVS, JES2
- Sysplex, LPAR
- HCD / IODF configuration
- Hands-on expertise in:
- SMP/E
- z/OS Upgrade & RSU Maintenance
- ISV Product Maintenance
- Proficiency in:
- Incident Management & RCA
- Disaster Recovery (DR) support
- System Automation tools/methodologies
Experience & Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in z/OS system programming
- Experience in enterprise mainframe environments (Banking/Insurance preferred)
- Exposure to high-availability and mission-critical systems
zOS System Programming · Artech LLC