Sr IBM Mainframe Systems Programmer
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About this Position
The Senior IBM Mainframe System Programmer installs, tests, and maintains the z/OS operating system, and related IBM and third-party software products. The System Programmer should have general knowledge of the operation of and problem-resolution for most vendor-provided mainframe software. Additionally, the candidate should have in-depth knowledge and experience in one or more specialized areas. The candidate will contribute to policy level IT standards and guidelines regarding software installation, system performance, system security requirements, disaster recovery testing, maintaining production and quality assurance LPAR's, improving system operations, and maximizing system resource utilization.Salary: Up to $120K
Fully Remote
Responsibilities & Qualifications
General Skills:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting z/OS, CICS, DB2 and related products
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, and a desire to learn
- Proficiency with at least one of the specialized skills below.
Specialized Skills:
Proficiency with at least one of the specialized skills below
1. z/OS version 2 or later and related products:
- ISPF, JCL, SDSF, TSO, JES2
- IBM File Manager and Fault Analyzer
- SMP/E or z/OSMF, HMC, EREP, ICSF, PR/SM
- IBM System Automation
2. CICS Transaction Server 5.5 and related products:
- CICS Transaction Gateway (GTG)
- CICS WebServices
- MacKinney Batch, MacKinney FRS, MacKinney MLI
- IBM CICS Explorer, IPCS, IBM Debugger
3. DB2 for z/OS and related products:
- QMF
- IBM DB2 Query Monitor
- IBM DB2 Connect Unlimited Edition
4. z/OS Storage Administration and related products:
- DFDSS, DFHSM, SKLM, IOCP, TDMF, DFP
- DS8000 and VTS disk and tape hardware
- z/OS Unix System Services (USS)
5. z/OS performance monitoring products:
- IBM RMF, SMF, zPCA, WLM
- Allen System Group’s TMON for MVS, CICS, DB2, and TCP/IP
- z/OS Communication Server and TCP/IP sockets
- z/OS Security Server (RACF), zSecure
6. z/OS Infoprint and related reporting software:
- ASG ViewDirect (Mobius/Infopac)
- Systemware JHS, Xerox XPAF
7. IBM Content Manager for z/OS
8. z/OS Connect
9. IBM mainframe language products
- Enterprise COBOL
- HLASM
- Java, Rexx, C/C++, CLIST, mainframe Python or node.js
10. BMC DEVX Pipeline
11. ASG ZEKE, ZARA, ZEBB
12. IBM Parallel Sysplex and DB2 Data Sharing
Essential Functions:
1. Planning
a. Installation and maintenance of CICS, DB2, and z/OS-related software
b. Capacity planning (transaction rates, memory, mainframe CPU)
c. Disaster Recovery
2. Administration
a. Support web interfaces to CICS transactions
b. Provide backup support for 23 DB2 for z/OS subsystems
c. Provide procedural documentation as appropriate.
3. Advising
a. Advise application programmers regarding interfaces and error handling
b. Advise DB2 DBA's regarding DSNZPARM's and system performance
c. z/OS storage administrators regarding needed file space requirements
4. Monitoring
a. z/OS, CICS and DB2 system performance
b. Application and system tuning
5. Problem resolution
a. On-call support for z/OS, CICS and DB2 subsystem concerns.
b. Analysis of system and application dumps.
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FLSA status:
This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay):
Our Benefits:
Day one health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) Plan with competitive employer match
Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off
Life and disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events
It has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica, Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
At Primerica, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.
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Benefits/PerksDiversity-focused workplace Fully remote Life Insurance Professional development Recognition as a top employer Tuition reimbursement
Tasks- Advise application programmers
- Capacity Planning
- Install and maintain z/os
- Monitor system performance
- Support CICS and DB2
Allen System Group’s TMON ASG ViewDirect ASG Zeke BMC DevX Pipeline C/C++ CICS CICS Transaction Gateway CICS Transaction Server CICS Web Services Clist Communication DB2 DB2 Data Sharing DFDSS DFHSM DFP DS8000 Enterprise COBOL EREP Fault Analyzer HLASM HMC IBM CICS Explorer IBM Content Manager for z/OS IBM DB2 Connect IBM DB2 Query Monitor IBM Debugger IBM File Manager IBM Parallel Sysplex IBM RMF IBM System Automation ICSF Interpersonal IOCP IPCS ISPF Java JCL JES2 Mackinney Batch Mackinney FRS Mackinney MLI Mainframe Python Mobius/Infopac Node.js Problem-solving PR/SM QMF RACF REXX SDSF SKLM SMF SMP/E Systemware JHS TCP/IP TDMF TSO VTS WLM Xerox XPaf Zara Zebb Z/OS Z/OS Communication Server Z/os Connect Z/OSMF Z/OS Security Server Z/OS Unix System Services ZPCA ZSecure
Experience10 years