Mainframe System Programmer SMPE Specialist (z/OS) - 100% Remote
Posted 1 week ago by 1753967752
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: We are hiring a Mainframe System Programmer with expertise in SMPE and z/OS environments. The role focuses on installing, upgrading, and maintaining z/OS and related software, while also managing system performance, security, and disaster recovery processes. This position is fully remote and is offered as a long-term contract. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on experience with SMPE and a solid understanding of z/OS architecture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, upgrade, and maintain z/OS and related third-party software products
- Manage system performance, security, and disaster recovery processes
Key Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with SMPE
- Solid understanding of z/OS architecture and related tools
- Knowledge of mainframe security (RACF)
- Familiarity with SYSPLEX, JES2/3, PARMLIB, USS, Coupling Facility
- Experience with HCD and IODF configurations
- Knowledge of DFSMS and mainframe storage concepts
- Proficiency in mainframe programming languages (PL/I, COBOL, Assembler, REXX)
- Optional but beneficial: Java, Node.js, Python for z/OS
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
We are hiring a Mainframe System Programmer with strong experience in SMPE and z/OS environments. The role involves installing, upgrading, and maintaining z/OS and related third-party software products, along with managing system performance, security, and disaster recovery processes.
Job Title: Mainframe z/OS System Programmer - SMPE Specialist Location: Remote, USA (100%)
Duration / Term: Long-Term Contract
Required Skills & Experience:
- Strong hands-on experience with SMPE
- Solid understanding of z/OS architecture and related tools
- Knowledge of mainframe security (RACF)
- Familiarity with SYSPLEX, JES2/3, PARMLIB, USS, Coupling Facility
- Experience with HCD and IODF configurations
- Knowledge of DFSMS and mainframe storage concepts
- Proficiency in mainframe programming languages (PL/I, COBOL, Assembler, REXX)
- Optional but beneficial: Java, Node.js, Python for z/OS
Key Skills :
z/OS Mainframe operating system, SMPE (System Modification Program/Extended) Software installation and maintenance, SYSPLEX, z/OS system architecture and performance tuning
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