Mainframe Systems Programmer

1 day, 22 hours ago
Contract
Senior
DevOps and Infrastructure
Apogee Global RMS

Apogee Global RMS

Apogee Global RMS provides expert cybersecurity consulting and risk management solutions tailored for small to medium-sized businesses and public sector enterprises, focusing on mitigating emerging threats and enhancing organizational resilience throug...

Professional Services
Founded 2018

Description

  • Install, customize, maintain, and optimize z/OS and related IBM subsystems.
  • Manage SMP/E processes, system upgrades, patching, and maintenance cycles.
  • Configure system parameters, parmlib members, exits, and JES2/JES3 environments.
  • Support and tune core subsystems and middleware such as VTAM, TCP/IP, RACF, DB2, CICS, IMS, and MQ.
  • Troubleshoot subsystem performance, availability, and integration issues.
  • Maintain catalog structures, storage classes, and data management utilities.
  • Analyze system performance, capacity, and utilization trends.
  • Implement automation tools and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
  • Support IPL processes, disaster recovery testing, and system cloning activities.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues across hardware, operating system, and middleware layers while coordinating with application, network, and security teams.

Requirements

  • 5–12+ years of experience as a Mainframe Systems Programmer.
  • Strong hands-on experience with z/OS, SMP/E, JES2/JES3, and IBM mainframe utilities.
  • Experience supporting one or more mainframe subsystems such as CICS, IMS, DB2, MQ, RACF, VTAM, or TCP/IP.
  • Solid understanding of mainframe storage, catalog management, and performance tuning.
  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills using IBM tools and logs.
  • Experience with mainframe modernization or hybrid integration initiatives is preferred.
  • Familiarity with REXX, CLIST, or automation scripting is preferred.
  • Exposure to DR orchestration, GDPS, or sysplex environments is preferred.
  • Relevant IBM certifications are preferred.
  • Strong ownership mindset, operational discipline, clear communication, structured documentation habits, and commitment to stability and continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Access to high-impact roles supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure.
  • Transparent communication and a streamlined hiring experience.
  • Opportunities to work on modernization, optimization, and mission-critical systems.
  • A people-first approach backed by disciplined talent operations.
  • Direct contact for questions and application support via [email protected].

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