Mainframe Technical Lead

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Hi,

Hope all is well,

Please find the job description given below and let me know your interest.

Position: Mainframe Technical Lead - System Programmer

Location: 100% Remote

Contract: 12+ Months Contract

Job Description:

The Mainframe Technical Lead will be responsible for leading and managing mainframe system programming activities, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of z/OS environments. This role involves technical leadership, mentoring team members, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

System Programming & Administration
Install, configure, and maintain IBM z/OS operating system and related subsystems.
Perform upgrades, patches, and migrations (e.g., hardware uplift from Z14 to Z16).
Manage SMP/E, PARMLIB, PROCLIB, and system datasets.
Performance & Capacity Management
Monitor system performance and optimize resource utilization.
Conduct capacity planning and implement tuning strategies.
Security & Compliance
Implement RACF security policies and ensure compliance with standards.
Perform audits and vulnerability assessments.
Disaster Recovery & High Availability
Develop and test DR plans for mainframe environments.
Ensure 99.9% uptime and SLA adherence.
Technical Leadership
Mentor junior system programmers and provide technical guidance.
Coordinate with application teams and infrastructure teams for issue resolution.
Incident & Problem Management
Troubleshoot complex system issues and provide root cause analysis.
Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual interventions.

Required Skills

Strong expertise in IBM z/OS, SMP/E, JES2/JES3.
Experience with DB2, IMS, and CICS subsystems.
Proficiency in RACF security administration.
Knowledge of Mainframe networking (VTAM, TCP/IP).
Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., REXX, CLIST, JCL scripting).
Hands-on experience in system upgrades and migrations.
Good understanding of ITIL processes (Incident, Change, Problem Management).
Preferred Skills
Exposure to z/OSMF, z/OS Connect, and modernization tools.
Experience in performance tuning and capacity planning.
Knowledge of disaster recovery solutions and GDPS.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
IBM certifications in z/OS System Programming or equivalent preferred.

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