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Systems Programmer – z/OS System Support (Mainframe Sysprog)

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Systems Programmer – z/OS System Support (Mainframe Sysprog)

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Pretoria, City of Tshwane, Gauteng, ZAF

In-Office

Entry level

Pet

The Role

Operate, configure, maintain, and support IBM Z hardware and z/OS environments. Responsibilities include software installation and upgrades, third-party product support, system monitoring, performance tuning, storage and network administration, disaster recovery, business continuity, and operational troubleshooting. The role collaborates with engineering teams to maintain stability, resilience, availability, and performance across an integrated enterprise mainframe environment.

Summary Generated by Built In

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Systems Engineer / zOS Specialist to join a customer environment based in Brooklyn, Pretoria.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the Mainframe infrastructure, including z hardware and z/OS software environments. The role requires strong technical expertise across Mainframe systems administration, third-party product support, storage management, disaster recovery, and business continuity activities.

This position works closely with multiple engineering teams to support the integrated Mainframe ecosystem and ensure stability, performance, and operational excellence across the environment.

RequirementsMainframe Operations & Administration

• Manage the day-to-day operation and support of the Mainframe environment

• Implement, configure, maintain, and support z hardware and z/OS software

• Perform system monitoring, troubleshooting, tuning, and performance management

• Support Mainframe operational stability, availability, and resilience

Installation, Upgrades & Lifecycle Management

• Perform z/OS software installations, upgrades, patching, and maintenance

• Install, configure, and maintain third-party z/OS program products

• Manage software lifecycle activities and environment optimisation

• Support Research & Development initiatives relating to Mainframe technologies

Storage, Network & Systems Management

• Administer storage management environments including DFSMS and DFSMShsm

• Support Mainframe network management and TCP/IP configuration

• Manage system resources, storage allocation, backup, and recovery activities

• Support HCD configuration and Mainframe hardware definitions

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

• Participate in Disaster Recovery planning, testing, and execution activities

• Support Business Continuity initiatives and operational readiness processes

• Ensure Mainframe environments align with operational recovery standards and procedures

Collaboration & Engineering Support

• Work closely with multiple engineering and infrastructure teams

• Support integrated enterprise solutions delivered through the Mainframe platform

• Participate in technical problem-solving, change implementation, and operational planning

Required Skills & Experience
Essential Technical Skills

• Strong experience supporting z/OS Operating Systems and related subsystems

• Experience with:

o HCD

o TCP/IP

o SMP/E

o RMF

o CICS

o MQ

• Experience installing and configuring third-party z/OS products

• Strong understanding of Storage Management environments

• Experience with DFSMS and DFSMShsm

• Experience with BMC Control Products

Additional Requirements

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work within highly technical enterprise environments

• Experience supporting operational stability, upgrades, and DR activities

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience within enterprise or financial services environments

• Exposure to large-scale Mainframe infrastructure environments

• Experience participating in business continuity and disaster recovery exercises

Skills Required

Strong experience supporting z/OS operating systems and related subsystems
Experience with HCD
Experience with TCP/IP
Experience with SMP/E
Experience with RMF
Experience with CICS
Experience with MQ
Experience installing and configuring third-party z/OS products
Strong understanding of storage management environments
Experience with DFSMS and DFSMShsm
Experience with BMC Control Products
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work within highly technical enterprise environments
Experience supporting operational stability, upgrades, and disaster recovery activities
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Experience within enterprise or financial services environments
Exposure to large-scale mainframe infrastructure environments
Experience participating in business continuity and disaster recovery exercises

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The Company

3,386 Employees

Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

BluePearl is a U.S. network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals providing advanced medical care for pets, including innovative procedures, diagnostics, surgery, and other specialized services in communities across the United States. Its mission is to deliver exceptional care while advancing veterinary medicine and honoring the human-animal bond. Founded in 1996, BluePearl operates more than 100 hospitals and is part of Mars Veterinary Health.