z/OS Systems Programmer

Job title: z/OS Systems Programmer Location: Hybrid (5 Manhattan West, NYC) Duration: 24 Months FISA-OPA has a vacancy for a z/OS Systems Programmer whose primary responsibility will include: • Ongoing maintenance (install, patching, upgrades, administration, etc.,) of the mainframe z/OS operating system, accompanying storage systems and systems software products (e.g., database, transaction server, security management, scheduling, report distribution, etc.), and UNIX Systems Services. • Upgrades of mainframe and related storage. • The candidate will be required to provide production off hour coverage (if necessary) and support periodic weekend implementations. Experience / Preferred Qualifications: • The candidate must have experience with VTAM and TCP/IP. • 10 years of experience working with z/OS, JES2, SMP/E, TSO, IOCP/HCD. Basic IBM utilities (IDCAMS, IEFBR14, etc.) program product installations, working knowledge or the IBM virtual tape system and Unix System Services. • Working knowledge of CICS, IMS, DB2 and AFP printing is a plus. • Experience in using monitoring tools such as OMEGAMON. • Working with an enterprise wide, large scale implementation. • Excellent communications skills (Oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills are required. • The candidate must have experience with mainframe CPU installs as a systems programmer consultant. Education: Bachelor's degree or 10 years of experience in relevant technical field is required.