z/OS Systems Programmer

MSP•Chandler, AZ

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Genesis10 is seeking a z/OS Systems Programmer for a contract position with a Global Financial Institution. This role is responsible for designing, engineering, and maintaining z/OS platform tools and services in alignment with enterprise standards. The ideal candidate will provide subject-matter expertise in z/OS infrastructure, support various teams with technical consultation, and translate business requirements into technical designs and runbooks.

Requirements

Strong experience configuring, maintaining, and supporting the z/OS operating system, including installing new releases, applying maintenance, and managing PTFs, APARs, and USERMODs using System Modification Program Extended (SMP/E)
Proficient in developing and maintaining system utilities, exits, and automation using REXX and Basic Assembly Language (BAL/Assembler)
Demonstrated experience administering z/OS UNIX System Services (USS), including file system management, permissions, scripting, and zFS configuration and support
Hands-on experience configuring and supporting JES2, including job class definitions, initiator management, spool tuning, and workload controls
Strong working knowledge of TSO/ISPF, including panel usage, utility execution, and support for system programming and operational tasks
Hands-on experience configuring and managing logical partitions (LPARs) and processor resources using the Hardware Management Console (HMC)
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve system-level issues, including abends, dumps, hardware errors, and performance problems, using IPCS, EREP, and RMF tools

Nice To Haves

Experience defining and maintaining complex server, storage, and network hardware configurations using Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD)

Responsibilities

Design, engineer, and maintain z/OS platform tools and services aligned with enterprise architecture standards, governance, and security policies
Provide subject-matter expertise in z/OS infrastructure, supporting application, infrastructure, and engineering teams with technical consultation and best practices
Translate business and operational requirements into z/OS technical designs, deployment blueprints, standards, and runbooks
Develop and enhance automation, scripts, and tooling to eliminate manual, repetitive tasks and improve system reliability and efficiency
Create reusable templates and playbooks to standardize system builds, configuration, deployment, and ongoing operations
Evaluate and validate third-party mainframe software and tools for enterprise adoption, ensuring fit-for-purpose and compliance
Continuously identify opportunities to improve system performance, resiliency, and operational processes through innovation and modernization
Contribute to enterprise product and solution evaluations by defining functional and non-functional technical requirements
Support risk management, change management, and problem resolution in a regulated, high-availability enterprise environment
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and leadership to junior staff while promoting an inclusive, collaborative team culture

Benefits

Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)