System Programmer

Position: System Programmer

Location: Columbus, OH 43215 (Onsite)

Duration: FTE/ Direct Hire

Job Description:

• Monitors system software access, performance, and resource utilization.
• Primary responsibility for maintaining the z/OS 2.3 and JES2 software environment.
• Install new z/OS releases (2.3,2.4,2.5) as they become available and configure to support requirements.
• Upgrade z/OS Versions from 2.3 to 2.5 and above.
• Upgrade z/VM and maintenance support from 6.4 to latest versions.
• Work with application programmers to ensure that application problems do not adversely affect production operations.
• Ability to provide 24/7/365 software support.
• Assists with the analysis, design, programming, and implementation of applications that will interface with system software.
• Develop/maintain/monitor proper software use and security authorization policies.
• Creates, maintains, and upgrades software systems for development and production environments.
• Analyses requirements and recommends policies, procedures, and standards for software systems.
• Implement and verify backup and recovery procedures. This would include Business Recovery concerns and associated testing.
• Accept ownership of all mainframe-based systems, including multiple z/OS sysplexes;
• Keep supported systems current with the latest maintenance provided by IBM Maintain system reliability and ensure availability.
• Provide level 1 operational support for z/VM and zLinux systems.
• Resolve any system-related problems that may arise in a timely and efficient manner.