z/OS Systems Programmer - Active Secret Clearance

  • $150,000–$170,000 Per Year
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Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Scienceunmatched
  • Data Recoveryunmatched
  • Disaster Recoveryunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • High Availabilityunmatched
  • IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System)unmatched
  • IBM DB2unmatched
  • IBM IMS Databaseunmatched
  • IBM Job Entry Subsystemunmatched
  • IBM Rexx Programming Languageunmatched
  • IBM VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method)unmatched
  • IBM z-OS Operating Systemunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • JCL (Job Control Language)unmatched
  • Mainframe Computerunmatched
  • Messaging Middlewareunmatched
  • Network Configuration Managementunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • RACF (Resource Access Control Facility)unmatched
  • Secret Clearanceunmatched
  • Symmetric MultiProcessing (SMP) Computingunmatched
  • Systems/Internals Programmingunmatched
  • TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)unmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)unmatched

Description

Core Requirements:
  • Clearance: Active Secret Clearance is required.
  • Experience: 8+ years of hands-on experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer.
  • Subsystems: Experience with one or more major subsystems (CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ).
  • Operations: Experience managing Disaster Recovery (DR), backup/restore, and high-availability environments.
  • Availability: Ability to work in a 24x7 mission-critical environment.
Technical Expertise:
  • Deep understanding of z/OS internals, JES2/JES3, WLM, and SMP/E.
  • Proficiency with REXX, JCL, and standard mainframe utilities.
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, VTAM, and z/OS network configuration.
Professional Skills:
  • Strong diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
  • Collaborative team player with a focus on quality and reliability.
  • Adaptability to learn emerging mainframe and automation technologies.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
  • Automation: Experience with z/OSMF, Ansible for z/OS, and modern automation frameworks.
  • Security: Exposure to security tools (zSecure), RACF administration, and federal compliance frameworks (NIST, STIG, RMF).
  • Infrastructure: Mainframe experience in Cloud, MFaaS (Mainframe as a Service), or hosting environments.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAnnapolis, MD
Salary$150,000–$170,000 Per Year

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