Z/OS System Programmer

Company: VBJ TECH LLC
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: May 2, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description

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DO NOT WANT MAINFRAME DEVELOPERS

Job Description and Requirements for Lead IS Tech Specialist - CICS/MQ System Programmer

Systems application mainframe engineer candidate must have Parallel Sysplex experience designing, installing, maintaining and supporting the major application subsystems running on z/OS. Must possess minimum of 7 years previous experience as a systems mainframe engineer installing and supporting at least two of the three major application subsystems, CICS or MQ on z/OS.

Detailed Description:

This candidate will be fulfilling an systems application mainframe engineer position.

Responsible for the overall management and administration of CICS for z/OS and MQ for z/OS subsystems across multiple Sysplexes and CECS.
Prototypes the new features, functions and strategies of new application subsystems technology.
Effective workload balance tuning and performance knowledge
DB2 for z/OS Experience desired
CTG experience desired
REXX experience desired
Vendor management experience
Provides 24x7 oncall support within a team rotation

Job Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

* Document and enforce data security with consideration for key dependencies of CICS and MQ on system z.

* Knowledge of CICS for z/OS or MQ for z/OS along with mainframe related tools such as BMC Catalog Manager, BMC ChangeManager, BMC Apptune, BMC Mainview, IBM -CICS Interdependency Analyzer, IBM -CICS Performance analyzer, SMPE, ISPF, SMS, SMF,

* Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively interface and partner with all levels of the organization.

* Maintain "State of the Art' knowledge of best practices in systems administration, high availability, metrics and business continuity specifically for CICS for z/OS or MQ for z/OS

* Candidate must be self-motivated and assertive while possessing the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a team environment

* Assists and maintains the improvement of systems administration-related plans, processes, procedures, standards and priorities.

* Provides problem resolution support, specific to CICS and MQ on z issues; identifies and resolves systems application problems, coordinates with programming application users to determine symptoms and ensure accurate problem resolution.

* Plans and implements strategies and procedures for physical disaster/recovery and contingency planning.

* Assists application development and maintenance staff with CICS and MQ on z questions and issues.

* Works with vendors on problem identification and resolution.

* Knowledge of banking industry business processes a plus

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