Sr IBM Mainframe Systems Programmer

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About this Position

The Senior IBM Mainframe System Programmer installs, tests, and maintains the z/OS operating system, and related IBM and third-party software products. The System Programmer should have general knowledge of the operation of and problem-resolution for most vendor-provided mainframe software. Additionally, the candidate should have in-depth knowledge and experience in one or more specialized areas. The candidate will contribute to policy level IT standards and guidelines regarding software installation, system performance, system security requirements, disaster recovery testing, maintaining production and quality assurance LPAR's, improving system operations, and maximizing system resource utilization.
Salary: Up to $120K
Fully Remote

Responsibilities & Qualifications

General Skills:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting z/OS, CICS, DB2 and related products
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, and a desire to learn
• Proficiency with at least one of the specialized skills below.

Specialized Skills:

Proficiency with at least one of the specialized skills below

1. z/OS version 2 or later and related products:

• ISPF, JCL, SDSF, TSO, JES2
• IBM File Manager and Fault Analyzer
• SMP/E or z/OSMF, HMC, EREP, ICSF, PR/SM
• IBM System Automation

2. CICS Transaction Server 5.5 and related products:

• CICS Transaction Gateway (GTG)
• CICS WebServices
• MacKinney Batch, MacKinney FRS, MacKinney MLI
• IBM CICS Explorer, IPCS, IBM Debugger

3. DB2 for z/OS and related products:

• QMF
• IBM DB2 Query Monitor
• IBM DB2 Connect Unlimited Edition

4. z/OS Storage Administration and related products:

• DFDSS, DFHSM, SKLM, IOCP, TDMF, DFP
• DS8000 and VTS disk and tape hardware
• z/OS Unix System Services (USS)

5. z/OS performance monitoring products:

• IBM RMF, SMF, zPCA, WLM
• Allen System Group’s TMON for MVS, CICS, DB2, and TCP/IP
• z/OS Communication Server and TCP/IP sockets
• z/OS Security Server (RACF), zSecure

6. z/OS Infoprint and related reporting software:

• ASG ViewDirect (Mobius/Infopac)
• Systemware JHS, Xerox XPAF

7. IBM Content Manager for z/OS

8. z/OS Connect

9. IBM mainframe language products

• Enterprise COBOL
• HLASM
• Java, Rexx, C/C++, CLIST, mainframe Python or node.js

10. BMC DEVX Pipeline

11. ASG ZEKE, ZARA, ZEBB

12. IBM Parallel Sysplex and DB2 Data Sharing

Essential Functions:

1. Planning

a. Installation and maintenance of CICS, DB2, and z/OS-related software

b. Capacity planning (transaction rates, memory, mainframe CPU)

c. Disaster Recovery

2. Administration

a. Support web interfaces to CICS transactions

b. Provide backup support for 23 DB2 for z/OS subsystems

c. Provide procedural documentation as appropriate.

3. Advising

a. Advise application programmers regarding interfaces and error handling

b. Advise DB2 DBA's regarding DSNZPARM's and system performance

c. z/OS storage administrators regarding needed file space requirements

4. Monitoring

a. z/OS, CICS and DB2 system performance

b. Application and system tuning

5. Problem resolution

a. On-call support for z/OS, CICS and DB2 subsystem concerns.

b. Analysis of system and application dumps.

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FLSA status:
This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay):

YesOur Benefits:

• Day one health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) Plan with competitive employer match

• Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off

• Life and disability insurance

• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account

• Professional development

• Tuition reimbursement

• Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica, Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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