z/OS Systems Programmer - Active Secret Clearance

Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited

Annapolis, MD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$170,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automation, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Data Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, High Availability, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), IBM DB2, IBM IMS Database, IBM Job Entry Subsystem, IBM Rexx Programming Language, IBM VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), IBM z-OS Operating System, Information Technology & Information Systems, JCL (Job Control Language), Mainframe Computer, Messaging Middleware, Network Configuration Management, Problem Solving Skills, RACF (Resource Access Control Facility), Secret Clearance, Symmetric MultiProcessing (SMP) Computing, Systems/Internals Programming, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Player, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
LOCATION
Annapolis, MD
POSTED
20 days ago
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.

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