Mainframe z/OS specialist

About Us

At OP, we help you harness the power of technology for maximum impact. A technology consulting and solutions company, we offer advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields including AI, cyber security, enterprise architecture, and beyond. For nearly two decades, we’ve been challenging the status quo of the consulting industry, serving up fresh, ingenious thinking through a radically lean structure. Together, this strategy delivers unprecedented performance at an unparalleled pace for faster results that propel your business forward.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard system programming activities, such as configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, as well as vendor software installations, in the mainframe environment.
• Perform Operating System upgrades and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.
• Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software (Advanced System Management).
• Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations.
• Support other teams: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from a z/OS perspective.
• Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.
• Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements, and make decisions.
• Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment.
• Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.
• Participate in OP monthly team meetings and team-building efforts.
• Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
• Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
• Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.
• Design project plans (upgrades, maintenance, decommissioning) with task lists for all stakeholders and communicate timelines with delivery and customer.
• Formulate roadmaps with all prerequisites to achieve project completion.

Requirements

• 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in z/OS & ISVs.

Skills

• Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products.
• Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product installation and upgrades.
• Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.
• Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution.
• IODF, HCD skillset to add new devices.
• Sysplex and config management (good to have).
• Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS).
• ISPF/TSO and other basics.
• Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST.

Benefits

• 401(k).
• Dental Insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.