Remote MVS SystemsProgrammer

Our great client has an immediate opening for a MVS Systems programmer. Description: MVS Systems Programmer Qualifications Operating System (z/OS) software and hardware problems Knowledge of RACF and ability to create and analyze RACF profiles Ten or more years of System Programming experience, including dump analysis, SMP/E, SMF, USS, RMF, MVS and JES exits, problem analysis and resolution Working knowledge of z/Operating System internals in JES2 environments Experience in planning, customizing, testing and on-going support of Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products Knowledge and experience in corporate and group security and control policies, procedures, and standards Experience supporting Disaster Recovery for z/OS environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills, highly motivated, and possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Working knowledge of ISPF, TSO, JCL and IBM utilities is essential Candidates must be willing and able to work overtime which includes all shifts, weekends, and holidays Duties z/OS Systems Programmer to install; customize; test; implement; document and support IBM mainframe operating system software (current release z/OS 2.4) and multiple 3rd party software products on Four MVS images. Install, customize, test, implement, document, and support independent software vendor (ISV) products as required (this includes user modifications that require customization for release levels or related to site requirements) and work with the vendors on problems and resolution Code in Assembler to develop, test, implement, document and support system modifications and MVS and JES exits as needed. Analyze, debug and correct various z/OS software problems Support z/OS Unix System Services (USS) and WebSphere environments Use IBM's ServiceLink and interface with IBM technical support to resolve Provide system-programming support for the installation and upgrade of mainframe hardware configurations Provide off hours support for Disaster Recovery planning and testing annually. Able to provide off hours support as needed. Provide customer support by addressing Software/Hardware related trouble tickets. Other duties as assigned Required Skills : Windows 2000 z/os MVS (Multiple Virtual Storage) Basic Qualification : Additional Skills : Background Check :Yes Notes : Selling points for candidate : Project Verification Info : Candidate must be your W2 Employee :Yes Exclusive to Apex :No Face to face interview required :No Candidate must be local :No Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::No Interview times set : :No Type of project :Development/Engineering Master Job Title :Dev: Other Branch Code :Milwaukee