zOS System Programming SME
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CTG is seeking to fill a z/OS System Programming SME position for our client.
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 months
Shift: 08:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST (US Prime Shift; additional on-call support required for weekdays and weekends)
Duties:
- Lead enterprise z/OS system programming initiatives focused on platform stability, performance, modernization, and operational excellence.
- Install, customize, maintain, and support z/OS operating system environments.
- Manage and administer core mainframe components including MVS, JES2, Sysplex, and LPAR configurations.
- Perform HCD/IODF administration and maintain hardware and I/O configuration definitions.
- Execute system tuning, performance optimization, and capacity management activities.
- Plan and implement z/OS upgrades, RSU maintenance, patching cycles, and software lifecycle activities.
- Manage SMP/E processes for software installation, maintenance, and CSI management.
- Support ISV product maintenance, upgrades, and vendor coordination.
- Provide Level 3 technical support for critical incidents, including Sev1/Sev2 troubleshooting and resolution.
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts and implement preventative measures.
- Support Disaster Recovery (DR) planning, testing, failover validation, and high-availability initiatives.
- Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual processes.
- Support system automation frameworks for monitoring, recovery, and operational improvements.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and vendor teams to deliver enterprise solutions.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to other system programmers.
- Participate in customer discussions, audits, transformation initiatives, and service improvement activities.
Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with z/OS System Programming and enterprise mainframe administration.
- Deep understanding of:
- z/OS architecture and administration
- MVS and JES2
- Sysplex and LPAR environments
- HCD/IODF configuration
- Expertise with:
- SMP/E installation and maintenance
- z/OS upgrades and RSU maintenance
- ISV software lifecycle management
- System automation methodologies and tools
- Strong knowledge of incident management, problem management, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Experience supporting Disaster Recovery and high-availability environments.
- Strong administration experience across z/OS platforms, middleware environments (including CICS), storage, and enterprise infrastructure.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to support 24x7 operations, including scheduled on-call responsibilities.
Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in z/OS system programming.
- 8+ years of relevant experience supporting enterprise mainframe environments.
- Experience supporting mission-critical, highly available z/OS platforms.
- Experience with large-scale enterprise infrastructure environments preferred.
- Experience supporting banking, insurance, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with systems administration, middleware support, storage integration, and z/OS platform management.
- Candidates should have infrastructure and administration-focused experience; application development-focused mainframe profiles are not aligned for this role.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.
CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.
To Apply:
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $61-$65/hr. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.
About CTG
CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.
Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.
CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.
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