DMS Vision, Inc.
Frisco, TX
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Position: Mainframe Technical Lead - System Programmer

Location: 100% Remote

Contract: 12+ Months Contract

Job Description:

The Mainframe Technical Lead will be responsible for leading and managing mainframe system programming activities, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of z/OS environments. This role involves technical leadership, mentoring team members, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • System Programming & Administration
  • Install, configure, and maintain IBM z/OS operating system and related subsystems.
  • Perform upgrades, patches, and migrations (e.g., hardware uplift from Z14 to Z16).
  • Manage SMP/E, PARMLIB, PROCLIB, and system datasets.
  • Performance & Capacity Management
  • Monitor system performance and optimize resource utilization.
  • Conduct capacity planning and implement tuning strategies.
  • Security & Compliance
  • Implement RACF security policies and ensure compliance with standards.
  • Perform audits and vulnerability assessments.
  • Disaster Recovery & High Availability
  • Develop and test DR plans for mainframe environments.
  • Ensure 99.9% uptime and SLA adherence.
  • Technical Leadership
  • Mentor junior system programmers and provide technical guidance.
  • Coordinate with application teams and infrastructure teams for issue resolution.
  • Incident & Problem Management
  • Troubleshoot complex system issues and provide root cause analysis.
  • Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual interventions.

Required Skills

  • Strong expertise in IBM z/OS, SMP/E, JES2/JES3.
  • Experience with DB2, IMS, and CICS subsystems.
  • Proficiency in RACF security administration.
  • Knowledge of Mainframe networking (VTAM, TCP/IP).
  • Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., REXX, CLIST, JCL scripting).
  • Hands-on experience in system upgrades and migrations.
  • Good understanding of ITIL processes (Incident, Change, Problem Management).
  • Preferred Skills
  • Exposure to z/OSMF, z/OS Connect, and modernization tools.
  • Experience in performance tuning and capacity planning.
  • Knowledge of disaster recovery solutions and GDPS.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • IBM certifications in z/OS System Programming or equivalent preferred.

Raveena Mourya
US IT Recruiter, DMS Visions Inc

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