Z/OS System Programmer

Boulder, CO - Remote/Hybrid
12 months+

The successful candidate will be provided an opportunity to immediately contribute to zOS Mainframe related tasks and projects, as well as opportunities to utilize, increase, and share their technical knowledge and skills in the mainframe operating systems. The candidate will leverage their expertise of mainframe operating systems and strong problem-solving skills to upgrade systems, resolve system issues, and assist and educate users and other team members. The new team member will be expected to assume additional responsibilities as assigned. Must work effectively in a team environment, but also be able to carry out tasks independently while working alongside industry experts. Experienced Systems programmer, not an application developer/programmer. The candidate needs to be a systems expert with experience. Parking is free.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

1. Mainframe zOS systems software programming experience and expertise.
2. Experience working with hardware to include a basic understanding of FICON/ESCON connectivity, DASD architecture (alias (PAV) management, cryptographic coprocessors, data encryption techniques) and virtual (VTS) tape libraries.
3. zOS experience with catalog management, ISPF/SDSF, z/FS Filesystems, Unix System Services, RACF, JES parameters, SYS1.PARMLIB, SYS1.PROCLIB members.
4. zOS SYSPLEX management including couple dataset definition and coupling facilities.
5. Dataset/Storage/Disk/Tape management (allocation, backup, restore, etc.) including DFDSS, DFSMS storage constructs, DFHSM Mgmt/Cleanup, DFRMM, XCF, System Logger, etc.
6. Ability to debug and resolve Mainframe operating system software issues (across older to current z/OS levels).
7. Work well in a team environment.
8. Ability to work independently as needed.
9. Ability to teach and assist users and other team members.
10. Availability to work some weekend / off-shift coverage and maintenance windows.
11. Deep knowledge of zOS and JES System Programming.
12. RACF Administration Experience; Userids, RACF User Groups, Resources, KeyRings, etc.
13. IBM Software Installations: ServerPacs using zOSMF, CBPDO, any related IBM Software product installs and customization.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred with at least 5 -- 7 years of work experience, or equivalent zOS experience.

Metasys Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.