Perennial Resources International · 3 months ago
z/OS Systems Programmer
Pearl River, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
10+ years expPerennial Resources International is a major firm located in Nanuet, New York seeking a z/OS Systems Programmer. The role involves maintaining the z/OS environment, providing software support, and ensuring system reliability.
ConsultingInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include Installation and Upgrading a z/OS environment, Customization, Problem Determination, Performance Analysis Tuning, Capacity Planning, and WLM for the IBM Mainframe zSeries z/OS Systems, Hardware Systems & Peripherals, zSeries based ISV (Independent Software Vendor) Software, and zSeries Network Communications
The ideal z/OS Systems Programmer will interface with management and the technical staff to plan and prioritize project tasks in accordance with firms departmental goals
Monitors system software access, performance, and 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
Ability to provide 24/7/365 software support. This would include on-call support during off-hours
Assists with the analysis, design, programming, and 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
Analyzes requirements and recommends policies, procedures, and standards for operating system software
Implement and verifies backup and recovery procedures. This would include Business Recovery concerns and associated testing
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
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience with mainframe software management specific to z/OS operating system 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 leading/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
Preferred
Knowledge of z/VM and zLinux a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Perennial Resources International
Perennial Resources International is a full-service search and staffing firm.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Joseph Kelly
Partner
Stephen C. Brown
Owner-Managing Partner
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