z/OS System Programmer - Remote! with Security Clearance

---

Job description

Artech is currently looking for experienced professional for the below position. Job ID: 24-22735 Title: z/OS System Programmer Duration: 10+ Years Location: Remote Rate: $80.00 to $85.00/hr on W2 Job Description: In this role, the individual will be responsible for installation, upgrade, maintenance, and support for Mainframe z/OS third-party software. The individual will also be responsible for troubleshooting issues, including determining cause and implementing resolution. The individual will maintain all documentation, support the Disaster Recovery plan for the mainframe environment, and interface directly with the client. The individual will perform cumulative program temporary fix (PTF) packages for the z/OS and third-party software. Additional z/OS systems programming activities required include system security compliance to Federal government Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG), system performance, and System Automation support. The individual will manage tasks in ServiceNow (SNOW) creating change requests for implementation and peer reviewing changes. Individual needs to have knowledge of mainframe storage and backup processing and needs to have hands-on experience of IBM mainframe IPL processes managing multiple z/OS LPARs as required by the client. Individual needs to be experienced with third-party software from the following vendors: Broadcom; Computer Associates (CA); Chicago-Soft; Levi Ray & Shoup, Inc.; Brokerage Consultants; Phoenix Software International; Rocket Software, Inc.; and SAS Institute. In order to meet the clearance requirements for this opportunity, candidates must be US Citizen. This is a fulltime position. All candidates will be subject to a complete background check to include, but not limited to Criminal History, Education Verification, Professional Certification Verification, Verification of Previous Employment and Credit History. Required skills/Level of Experience : 10+ years experience with z/OS and z/OS third-party product installation, configuration, and upgrade planning 5+ years experience supporting a stabilized IBM mainframe system environment SMP/E JES2 RACF, ACF2, and Top Secret administration SMF/RMF Mainframe hardware (z15 & z16) TCP/IP DF/SMS, catalog management Sysplex Expert knowledge with file formats (PS, PO, PDS, PDS/E, z/FS, and VSAM/E) Good knowledge of Workload Manager for z/OS Reporting for z/OS, familiar with security reports. z/OS system level parameters Evaluation of new z/OS third-party products Monitoring system software access, performance, and resource utilization Report and resolve software problems with product level support Diagnose, isolate, and resolve operating system, third-party, and utility software problems. Proficient in Audits Problem determination skills Nice to have skills: Strong communication skills - written and verbal. Strong curiosity about client business needs, coupled with a passion to stay on the cutting edge. Consulting skills including team building, flexibility, and client-facing skills. Ability to demonstrate skills in analysis, design, implementation, and development processes. Experience with Federal Government clients. Please apply on our company website () with reference to job ID, or contact me at for more details regarding position including feedback.

<!– job description page –>