VARITE INC · 1 day ago
Sr Z/OS Systems programmer
VARITE INC is a company specializing in IT solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Z/OS Systems Programmer. The role involves maintenance and support of Z/OS systems, planning and upgrading systems, and ensuring software compatibility while leading complex IT infrastructure projects.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
The Senior Systems Programmer for Legacy Systems, for maintenance and support of Z/OS systems, is responsible for planning and upgrading the systems on a County-established basis, verifying the health of all systems, and making necessary changes as required
This includes 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; and/or ensuring that relevant security products are patched on a regular basis
The Senior Systems Programmer for Legacy Systems, for development of operating systems, is responsible for 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; and/or ensuring that information security/information assurance policies, principles and practices are integral elements of operating environments
A Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer is responsible for leading and/or supporting the most complex IT infrastructure, modification, installation, testing, implementation, maintenance and enhancements of new or existing system software products
This classification must plan, install, configure, test, implement and manage 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, with at least four (4) years of that experience in a lead role
Possession of a bachelor's degree in an IT-related or engineering field
Technology skill sets required: 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
Extensive knowledge on mainframe hardware and software
Preferred
Z/OS, HCD, Z/OSMF, Z16, Z17, CA ACF2 V17, HOD V16.1