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HRUCKUS · 2 weeks ago

z/OS System Programmer

Annapolis, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $170K/yr

8+ years exp

HRUCKUS is a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm specializing in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for defense agencies. They are seeking a Lead z/OS Systems Programmer to own the stability and modernization of a client’s IBM mainframe environment, focusing on modernization initiatives and supporting a mission-critical defense environment.

Business DevelopmentIT ManagementManagement Consulting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Mandy Arevalo

Responsibilities

Core z/OS Engineering: Install, configure, and maintain z/OS and related IBM system software (SMP/E, PTF/RSU management, PARMLIB/PROCLIB maintenance, and IPL planning)

Modernization & Automation: Drive the adoption of modern mainframe tools; develop automation using REXX, CLIST, or Ansible; and support integration with cloud/hybrid architectures

Performance & Capacity: Perform workload analysis using RMF/SMF, tune WLM policies, and provide recommendations to optimize CPU and storage utilization

Subsystem Support: Provide support for key subsystems (JES2/JES3, CICS, DB2, MQ, or IMS). •Note: You do not need to be a deep expert in all subsystems, but must be capable of configuration and troubleshooting.•

Security & Compliance: Maintain RACF rules, digital certificates, and ensure STIG compliance/vulnerability remediation

Qualification

Z/OS internalsSMP/EAnsibleJES2/JES3WLMRACFTroubleshootingNIST complianceSTIG complianceRMF

Required

Active Secret Clearance (Required)

8+ years of hands-on experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer

Deep understanding of z/OS internals, JES2/JES3, WLM, and SMP/E

Strong diagnostic skills (IPCS, dumps, traces) and ability to resolve complex system issues

Ability to work on-site in Annapolis, MD full-time (Commutable from Baltimore, Columbia, Ft. Meade, and DC Metro areas)

Preferred

Experience with z/OSMF, Zowe, or Ansible for z/OS

Deep expertise in specific subsystems (CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ) is a major plus

Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (NIST, STIG, RMF)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

Company

HRUCKUS

Hruckus is a management consultancy that offers strategic sourcing, IT strategy, business case analysis and program management services.

Founded in 2014

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

11-50 employees

https://hruckus.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

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