Mainframe Programmer

Immediate need for a talented Mainframe Programmer . This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Plano, TX, Charlotte, NC, Richmond, VA, Jacksonville, FL, Pennington, NJ, Chicago, IL (Hybrid) . Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:26-16235

Pay Range: $50 - $62/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).


Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, maintain, and support IBM z/OS operating systems and related subsystems.
• Perform system IPL activities, upgrades, migrations, patches, and preventive maintenance.
• Manage and support JES2/JES3, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, RACF, VTAM, TCP/IP, HCD, and system automation tools.
• Monitor system performance and capacity planning activities to ensure optimal availability and reliability.
• Perform storage management and DASD administration using DFSMS concepts.
• Troubleshoot system issues, analyze dumps/logs, and resolve production incidents.
• Support disaster recovery exercises, backup, recovery, and business continuity initiatives.
• Implement automation and operational improvements using REXX, JCL, and scripting tools.
• Coordinate with application teams, vendors, and infrastructure groups during implementations and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, audit requirements, and operational procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide 24x7 production support when required

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Skills-7 years of experience in IBM Mainframe Systems Programming.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• z/OS
• JES2/JES3
• SMP/E
• RACF
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.

Our client is a leading IT Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.


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