Mainframe z/OS System Programmer - Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Education: Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities:

1. System Administration: Install, configure, and maintain IBM z/OS operating systems and associated subsystems (e.g., JES2/JES3, RACF, CICS, DB2, MQ).

2. Performance Tuning and Monitoring.

3. Problem Resolution.

4. Security Management.

5. Disaster Recovery and High Availability

6. Automation and Scripting

Skills:

Experience: Minimum 10+ years of hands-on experience in mainframe systems programming, with expertise in z/OS.

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of z/OS components and utilities.
• Expertise in subsystems like CICS, DB2, MQ, or IMS.
• Proficiency in storage management (e.g., DFSMS, HSM).
• Experience with performance monitoring and tuning tools (e.g., RMF, SMF).
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and SNA networking in a mainframe environment.
• Scripting expertise (e.g., REXX, CLIST).

Certifications (Preferred):

• IBM Certified System Programmer - z/OS.
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent.