Location: Remote (will travel to DC,
travel expenses covered)
Duration: Long Term Contract Citizenship: US Citizen (able to obtain Public Trust)
Rate: $75 an hour (some flex)
Top Required Skills
15+ years of z/OS programming
Websphere
Apache or IBM File Manager
Bachelors’ Degree
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced
z/OS Systems Programmer to support a mission-critical government agency
environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation,
configuration, maintenance, and ongoing support of IBM z/OS operating systems
and related mainframe software. This role supports highly secure,
high-availability systems that are essential to government operations.
Key Responsibilities
Install,
configure, maintain, and upgrade IBM z/OS and associated system software
Perform
system customization, tuning, and performance optimization
Apply
PTFs, APARs, and system upgrades in accordance with agency
change-management policies
Support
and maintain core z/OS components such as:
JES2/JES3
SMP/E
TSO/ISPF
RACF
(or equivalent security products)
Monitor system
health, diagnose issues, and perform root cause analysis
Support disaster
recovery, high availability, and business continuity initiatives
Ensure systems
comply with government security standards and audit requirements
Collaborate with
application developers, operations staff, and security teams
Develop and
maintain technical documentation, procedures, and run books
Participate in
on-call support and after-hours maintenance windows as required
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or
equivalent experience)
15+
years of experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer (or equivalent mainframe
role)
Strong
hands-on experience with:
IBM
z/OS internals and system configuration
SMP/E
software maintenance
JCL,
utilities, and system diagnostics
Experience
supporting mission-critical or regulated environments
Familiarity with
government IT controls, compliance, and change-management processes
Ability to work
independently and as part of a cross-functional technical team
Strong analytical,
troubleshooting, and documentation skills
Information
Locations Position Open to RemoteIndustry Information TechnologyStatus HoldJob Age 75 Day'sCreated Date 12/19/2025No.of Positions 2Duration 1 YearZip Code
