z/OS Systems Programmer
UNIVERSAL Technologies is seeking an experienced z/OS Systems Programmer for an onsite position in New York, New York. Candidates with active Linkedin accounts are preferred.
Position
The z/OS Systems Programmer will be responsible for the day-to-day support, maintenance, and upgrade of the mainframe z/OS operating system and associated subsystems. The role requires hands-on expertise in core system utilities, mainframe CPU installation, storage configuration, and UNIX System Services. The position may include periodic off-hour and weekend support for production implementations.
WHO WE ARE:
UNIVERSAL Technologies, LLC is a Women-Owned (M/WBE) IT solutions and consulting company focused on delivering enterprise systems that significantly improve our clients’ IT performance. We work across the IT spectrum including Development, Business/Systems/Data Analysis, Project Management, Cyber Security, Network Engineering, and High-Level System Architecture.
The pride in the services we provide and the accessibility and flexibility we offer to employees are what make UNIVERSAL Technologies stand out from the rest. We aim to propel your IT career to the next level and excite our employees with new and challenging projects.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Our W2 employees can expect the following benefits:
Competitive pay
Health/Dental Insurance
Group Life Insurance
401K
HSA/FSA
Pre-Tax Transportation Program
Generous Paid Time Off/Holiday Policy
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide ongoing support and administration of the mainframe z/OS operating system, storage systems, and systems software products
Install, patch, and upgrade mainframe subsystems and supporting software, including UNIX System Services
Support and execute mainframe and storage system upgrades
Collaborate on periodic weekend implementations and provide off-hours support when needed
Support a variety of mainframe products including transaction servers, scheduling software, security management, and report distribution tools
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 10 years of experience supporting z/OS, JES2, SMP/E, TSO, IOCP/HCD
Experience with VTAM and TCP/IP in a mainframe environment
Strong knowledge of basic IBM utilities (e.g., IDCAMS, IEFBR14) and experience with program product installations
Hands-on experience with the IBM Virtual Tape System (VTS) and UNIX System Services
Experience with mainframe CPU installs as a systems programmer
Proven experience in large-scale, enterprise-wide mainframe environments
Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Familiarity with CICS, IMS, DB2, and AFP printing
Experience using OMEGAMON or similar monitoring tools
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
OR 15+ years of relevant experience in mainframe systems programming
UNIVERSAL Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.