Z/OS System Programmer

Z/OS System Programmer

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Job Description
The client is seeking an experienced Systems Programmer to maintain the integrity, performance and availability for all mainframe, Linux and/or AS400 systems software to install, administer and provide problem resolution support for the mainframe, Linux and/or AS400 system software and third party productivity tools.
Responsibilities

• Configure and deploy upgrades, maintenance, and fixes as needed for WebSphere Application Servers software and all related performance monitoring and administration software on mainframe and/or Linux systems
• Provide support for our Web Infrastructure software on both mainframe and Linux environments
• Troubleshoot and problem determination of WebSphere environment
• Install, configure, and maintain all 3rd party software products
• Provide capacity planning and management for the mainframe and/or Linux systems
• Provide capacity planning and management for all data storage systems
• Identify and ensure documentation of major systems support processes
• Ensure the availability of online transactions processing systems
• Develop and recommend systems software
• Support installation/de-installation of all hardware devices for the mainframe and/or AS400 systems
• Develop, document, implement and maintain disaster recovery procedures
• Keep abreast of the latest technical developments and trends in our mainframe, Linux and/or AS400 systems support, management, administration and performance
• Monitor and tune mainframe and/or AS400 systems to ensure good performance, reliability and availability at the lowest possible cost
• Maintain key vendor relationships

• Minimum seven years of experience administering and maintaining z/OS and/or AS400 systems software
• Experience with either z/OS, Linux, AS400, DB2, CICS, WebSphere MQ, Top Secret, and WebSphere Application Server
• Experience with disaster recovery implementations on z/OS
• Should possess strong written and verbal communications skills
• Should possess strong analytical and problem resolution skills
• Will be required to participate in 24 x 7 on-call rotation