Zos System Programmer

Roles & Responsibilities

" Monitors system software access, performance, and resource utilization.

" Primary responsibility for maintaining the z/OS 2.3 and JES2 software environment.

" Install new z/OS releases (phone number removed) as they become available and configure to

support requirements.

" Upgrade z/os Versions from 2.3 to 2.5 and above.

" Upgrade z/VM and maintenance support from 6.4 to latest versions.

" Work with application programmers to ensure that application problems do not

adversely affect production operations.

" Ability to provide 24/7/365 software support.

" Assists with the analysis, design, programming, and implementation of applications that

will interface with system software.

" Develop/maintain/monitor proper software use and security authorization policies.

" Creates, maintains, and upgrades software systems for development and production environments.

" Analyses requirements and recommends policies, procedures, and standards for software systems.

" Implement and verify backup and recovery procedures. This would include Business Recovery concerns and associated testing.

" Accept ownership of all mainframe-based systems, including multiple z/OS sysplexes;

" Keep supported systems current with the latest maintenance provided by IBM Maintain system reliability and ensure availability.

" Provide level 1 operational support for z/VM and zLinux systems.

" Resolve any system-related problems that may arise in a timely and efficient manner.