Mainframe z/OS System Programmer - Toronto, Canada - Rubicon Path

    Rubicon Path
    Rubicon Path Toronto, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    The z/OS Systems Programmer provides the abilities to upgrade, modify, and maintain the operating system through in-depth knowledge of OS programming and software packaging. The ideal candidate can Implement software zaps to extend 3P software, install MVS software into the SOS repository, and create I/O configuration requests on demand. The z/OS Systems Programmer must provide technical support and problem resolution for the following (but not limited to): /OS upgrade support, CPU Hardware Refresh, product upgrades, MVS ProdAdmin requests, complex profiles, and OMVS/Webserver/HTTP/USS Server activities.

    Essential Job Functions

    • Install MVS software into SOS repository
    • Expert in Software Packaging and using SMPE
    • Implement software following required change process
    • Execute MOM tickets in preparation for Maintenance IPL's
    • Complete MVS Product Administration Requests
    • Complete MVS tasks for system recovery in DR Drills
    • Skilled in applying license keys for product products
    • Incident/Problem/Change/Software Asset Mgmt (ITIL)
    • Create I/O Configuration request on demand
    • Complete z/OS builds and supporting changes for Refresh projects
    • Complete MVS tasks for migration projects
    • Complete MVS tasks for LPAR decommissions
    • Complete MVS tasks for LPAR builds
    • Complete MVS tasks for CPU Swap Projects
    • Install/Implement software zaps to extend 3P software
    • Maintain Complex Profiles
    • Maintain Asset Center install records for MVS software
    • Process SMF data
    • Update and reassemble system exits
    • Maintain OMVS segments and zFS files
    • Create zLINUX LPARS
    • Provide zLINUX technical support
    • SME in problem resolution - z/LINUX and z/OS
    • OMVS/Webserver/HTTP/USS Server activities
    • Participate in Client and Internal Audits and Finding/Vulnerability Remediations
    • Demonstrate REXX/Assembler/ISPF Dialogs writing skills
    • Perform /OS Upgrade Support
    • Perform CPU Hardware Refresh
    • Perform IOGENs
    • Perform/Maintain Coupling Facility SYSPLEX
    • Perform Product Upgrades
    • 24 x 7 on call support - rotation

    Required Skills And Experience

    • 7+ years experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer or commonly associated job role, with at least 3+ years experience specifically supporting z/LINUX and z/OS
    • Incident/Problem/Change/Software Asset Management (ITIL)
    • Demonstrated experience with Disaster Recovery
    • Have SMPE experience. Have completed packaging of software for upgrade or installs
    • Interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel, and team members
    • Organization skills to balance and prioritize work
    • Leadership skills to assist less experienced personnel
    • Ability to integrate moderately complex hardware and software systems
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

    Location and Expectation:

    • This position is 100% remote
    • Provide 24/7 on call support this is part of a shared rotation with teammates