Z/OS Systems Programmer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Z/OS System Programmer to support a company focused on providing secure, high‑availability mainframe infrastructure in support of federal government operations. This position is remote. The Z/OS System Programmer will provide full lifecycle support for IBM z/OS environments, ensuring system performance, security, and disaster recovery readiness across a large‑scale Parallel Sysplex architecture. This role directly supports the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) mission by maintaining resilient systems critical to federal workforce operations.

Responsibilities for the Z/OS System Programmer include:

• Providing day‑to‑day systems programming support for z/OS (2.5 and 3.1) and related IBM and third‑party products
• Installing, configuring, and upgrading z/OS components including JES2, TCP/IP, VTAM, RACF, SMP/E, and IBM z/Workload Scheduler 10.2
• Supporting IBM enterprise servers (z13–z17) within a multi‑LPAR Parallel Sysplex and Coupling Facility environment
• Performing system performance monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting using SMF, RMF, and related tools
• Executing IPLs, HMC profile updates, Disaster Recovery exercises, and maintaining audit‑ready documentation

Required Qualifications for the Z/OS System Programmer include:

• 10+ years of experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer in large enterprise environments
• Strong expertise with Sysplex, Coupling Facility, JES2, SMP/E, TCP/IP, VTAM, RACF, CICS, USS, and IBM Workload Scheduler
• Proficiency in COBOL (v6.2, v5.2, v4.2), Assembler, and REXX for utilities and automation; experience with SMF/RMF performance analysis
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience
• Must be able to obtain or maintain a public trust

Compensation for the Z/OS System Programmer include:

• Salary Range: $105,000 – $125,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law

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Keywords: Z/OS System Programmer, Mainframe Systems Programmer, IBM Z, z/OS 2.5, z/OS 3.1, Parallel Sysplex, Coupling Facility, JES2, RACF, CICS, USS, SMF, RMF, COBOL, Assembler, REXX, IBM Workload Scheduler, OPM, Public Trust, Federal IT