Technical IBM Mainframe Applications/Systems Analyst

TISTA Science and Technology Corporation•Remote-United States, UNAVAILABLE

2d•Remote

About The Position

TISTA Science and Technology is seeking a Technical IBM Mainframe Applications/Systems Analyst to support business-critical applications running in IBM z/OS environments. The role is responsible for installing, configuring, customizing, and maintaining mainframe system and independent software vendor (ISV) products, while ensuring system stability, performance, and security. The analyst installs and maintains IBM mainframe operating systems and ISV software, applies maintenance, plans and executes system IPLs, and troubleshoots system issues. The position also supports storage management, maintains system documentation, and collaborates with application teams, operations, and vendors. Participation in an on-call rotation and after-hours maintenance windows is required. This is a remote position in the United States with a Monday–Friday schedule of 7:30 AM–4:00 PM CST. Candidates must be able to pass a Tier 4/HIGH Background Investigation. The stated pay range is $75,730–$105,500, with actual compensation based on factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and location; certain positions may also be eligible for bonuses.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in IBM mainframe system programming.
Strong experience with IBM z/OS internals and system components.
Strong experience with SMP/E for software installation and maintenance.
Strong experience with JCL and TSO/ISPF.
Knowledge of system utilities such as IEBCOPY, IDCAMS, and IEBGENER.
Experience with system IPLs, dump analysis, and problem determination.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent, plus 5 years of experience; eight years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.
Ability to pass a Tier 4/HIGH Background Investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with additional IBM subsystems such as CICS.
Familiarity with automation and scheduling tools.
Knowledge of disaster recovery and high availability configurations.
Experience with mainframe performance tuning and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain IBM mainframe operating systems, including IBM z/OS.
Install, upgrade, and maintain ISV products using tools such as SMP/E.
Customize system parameters, libraries, and subsystems to meet organizational requirements.
Apply maintenance, including PTFs and APARs, and plan and execute system IPLs.
Troubleshoot system issues, analyze dumps, and resolve software-related problems.
Support storage management processes, including DASD, SMS, and DFSMS.
Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and changes.
Collaborate with application teams, operations, and vendors to resolve problems and support enhancements.
Participate in an on-call rotation and support after-hours maintenance windows.