Z​/OS Mainframe System Programmer

Overview  Role: z/OS Mainframe System Programmer

Location:

Brampton, ON
Duration: 6+ Months
BGV will be done for the selected candidates.
Responsibilities   Installs, upgrades and customizes ISV software tools in a multi-system z/OS mainframe environment
Primary Role – very good skills in installing and customizing the following products: BMC Suite of Products, IBM Program Products, IBM Web Sphere MQ for z/OS, SAS MXG, Omegamon Suite of products and Boxscore, Automation SA/390 support and CA OPSMVS
Provides usage support for Applications Development, Infrastructure, IT Operations and IT Production Support and user community
On call 24x7 on a rotating basis for problem resolution and high systems availability
Use IBM and ISV online tools for opening and managing problem report tracking and resolution
Actively participates in periodic DR exercises; maintains DR readiness of systems
Monitors status of systems to proactively prevent issues from occurring
Hardware Configuration:
Works to accomplish organizational goals that are consistent in supporting both IT and Business objectives
Performance and capacity planning

Job Requirements   Operating Systems experience should include: JCL, JES2, DFSMS, DFHSM, DFDSS, SDSF, DFSORT, TSO, ISPF/PDF
Software experience: REXX, COBOL, CA Technologies CA-DELIVER / CA-VIEW / SYSVIEW / EASY-TRIEVE / CA1 / CA7; EOS;
Other ISV products
Skills in UNIX/Linux and Windows; z/VM is a plus
Ability to work independently and apply documented problem solving techniques
Ability to build positive working relationships and influence collaboratively across IT teams
Very good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate critical information to management, Service Desk and Operations
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, multi-task and maintain flexibility

Note:

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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