GlobalSource IT · 2 weeks ago
Hybrid | Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer | US Citizens or GC Holders only
GlobalSource IT is seeking a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer to serve as the technical authority over their IBM z/OS environment. This high-impact role requires expertise in mainframe systems to ensure reliability, security, scalability, and modernization of critical business operations.
Responsibilities
Act as the SME for all things mainframe across infrastructure, apps, and vendor teams
Install, configure, tune, and upgrade IBM z/OS + major third-party tools (TopSecret, CA-1, BMC AMI, Endevor, MIM, VPS)
Oversee storage, tape management, and disaster recovery readiness
Drive capacity planning, performance optimization & resource utilization
Perform CICS & JobTrac administration
Evaluate new capabilities including Linux & cloud-ready technologies
Ensure mainframe security compliance with corporate standards
Mentor junior administrators and guide engineering execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
10+ years engineering/supporting large enterprise mainframes
Expert in IBM z/OS administration, performance tuning, installs & patching
Deep knowledge of CICS, JobTrac, IDMS & major vendor tools (CA, BMC, LRS)
Strong understanding of storage/tape systems & replication technologies
Experience delivering services in 24/7, global environments
ITIL experience & strong incident/change/problem management discipline