z / OS Systems Programmer - Administration & Maintenance

Description :

Job Title : OS Systems Programmer.

Location : Bangalore.

Experience : 10-12 Overview :

The z / OS Systems Programmer is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of IBM z / OS systems and associated hardware / software infrastructure.

This role ensures system reliability, performance, and compliance with enterprise and regulatory standards while supporting a global operations Responsibilities :

• Manage and maintain IBM Z hardware, including server configurations, DS8K disk arrays, TS7700 virtual tape systems, and Brocade FICON & expansion switches.
• Support z / OS systems software installation, customization, and maintenance using SMP / E.
• Develop and maintain PROCs, JCLs, ISPF dialogs, and panels.
• Oversee USS structures, permissions, and TCP / IP configurations, including OSPF, FTP, SMTP, and ICMP.
• Manage digital certificates, RACF standards, and keyrings ensuring system security and compliance (SOX, PCI, GDPR).
• Conduct packet trace collection and diagnostics for system issue resolution.
• Manage storage systems using DFSMS, DFHSM, DFDSS, TLMS, CA-Spool, CA-Deliver, CA1, and related tools.
• Coordinate with global operations teams to ensure uptime, performance, and adherence to SLAs.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation, audit reports, and operational & Expertise Required :
• IBM Z servers, IBM DS8K disk arrays, IBM TS7700 virtual tape systems.
• Brocade FICON & Expansion :
• SNA / APPN, FICON MPC, XCF, EE / EBN.
• TCP / IP stack components (OSPF, FTP, SMTP, ICMP).
• Firewall, DNS, proxy, and digital certificate :
• z / OS, JES2 / NJE, TSO, ISPF, SDSF, RMF, WLM, RACF, SMP / E, USS / NFS.
• Storage tools : DFSMS, DFHSM, DFDSS, CA-Spool, CA-Balancing, CA-Deliver, TLMS, CA1.
• Monitoring and management : Omegamon Suite, Guardium, Healthchecker, Thruput Manager.
• Development tools : COBOL, REXX, EasyTrieve, File-Aid, Xpediter, Abend-Aid.
• Security : Vanguard RACF Admin, IBM Multi-Factor Tools :
• ChangeMan, MXG, PKZIP, Syncsort, TPX, OPSMVS, :
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in z / OS systems programming and administration.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and automation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across global teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools for documentation and reporting.

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