JRD Systems · 1 day ago
Z/OS Systems programmer
Los Angeles, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expJRD Systems is seeking a Senior Systems Programmer for Legacy Systems, responsible for the maintenance and support of Z/OS systems. The role involves planning upgrades, analyzing issues, and ensuring compatibility and security of the systems.
SoftwareInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Planning and upgrading the systems on a County-established basis
Verifying the health of all systems
Making necessary changes as required
Analyzing the issues reported by development teams
Making necessary recommendations
Planning and designing systems architecture
Working with customers to test applications post-upgrade
Ensuring software is compatible with operating systems
Upgrading hardware in a timely manner with minimum downtime windows
Evaluating new application software technologies
Ensuring that relevant security products are patched on a regular basis
Analyzing systems requirements, risks and costs
Evaluating, selecting, verifying and validating systems software environments
Evaluating, selecting and installing compilers, assemblers and utilities
Integrating hardware and software components within systems environments
Monitoring and fine-tuning performance of systems environments
Evaluating new systems engineering technologies and subsequent effects on operating environments
Ensuring that information security/information assurance policies, principles and practices are integral elements of operating environments
Leading and/or supporting the most complex IT infrastructure
Modification, installation, testing, implementation, maintenance and enhancements of new or existing system software products
Planning, installing, configuring, testing, implementing and managing core system software products in support of the County’s IT architecture and business needs
Qualification
Required
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Z/OS Systems programming
At least four (4) years of experience in a lead role
Possession of a bachelor's degree in an IT-related or engineering field
Extensive knowledge on mainframe hardware and software
Technology skill sets: IBM: Z/OS, IMS, DB2, ADABAS, SMP/E, JCL, IMS DB/DC, CICS, ACF2, ASSEMBLER/COBOL/REXX, CONTROL-M, VTAM, TCPIP, NETVIEW, NATURAL/SUPERNAT, ENTIREX, CA SPOOL, IMS & DB2 BMC Tools, HMC/HOD/IODF, VTS
Experience in planning and upgrading Z/OS systems
Ability to verify the health of all systems and make necessary changes
Experience in analyzing issues reported by development teams and making recommendations
Experience in planning and designing systems architecture
Ability to work with customers to test applications post-upgrade
Ensuring software compatibility with operating systems
Ability to upgrade hardware in a timely manner with minimum downtime
Experience in evaluating new application software technologies
Ensuring relevant security products are patched regularly
Experience in analyzing systems requirements, risks, and costs
Evaluating, selecting, verifying, and validating systems software environments
Evaluating, selecting, and installing compilers, assemblers, and utilities
Integrating hardware and software components within systems environments
Monitoring and fine-tuning performance of systems environments
Evaluating new systems engineering technologies and their effects on operating environments
Ensuring information security/information assurance policies are integral to operating environments
Leading and/or supporting complex IT infrastructure modifications, installations, testing, implementations, maintenance, and enhancements of system software products
Planning, installing, configuring, testing, implementing, and managing core system software products
Company
JRD Systems
JRD Systems is an information technology company that provides custom application development and staffing services.
201-500 employees
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