Mainframe z/OS Programmer
Mainframe z/OS Programmer
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Job Description:
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission critical systems and operations while modernizing IT optimizing data architectures and ensuring security and scalability across public private and hybrid clouds. The worlds largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive new levels of performance competitiveness and customer experience. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at .
The z/OS Systems Programmer provides the abilities to upgrade modify and maintain the operating system through in-depth knowledge of OS programming and software packaging. The ideal candidate can Implement software zaps to extend 3P software install MVS software into the SOS repository and create I/O configuration requests on demand. The z/OS Systems Programmer must provide technical support and problem resolution for the following (but not limited to): /OS upgrade support CPU Hardware Refresh product upgrades MVS ProdAdmin requests complex profiles and OMVS/Webserver/HTTP/USS Server activities.
Essential Job Functions
- Install MVS software into SOS repository.
- Expert in Software Packaging and using SMPE.
- Implement software following required change process.
- Execute MOM tickets in preparation for Maintenance IPLs.
- Complete MVS Product Administration Requests.
- Complete MVS tasks for system recovery in DR Drills.
- Skilled in applying license keys for product products.
- Incident/Problem/Change/Software Asset Mgmt (ITIL).
- Create I/O Configuration request on demand.
- Complete z/OS builds and supporting changes for Refresh projects.
- Complete MVS tasks for migration projects.
- Complete MVS tasks for LPAR decommissions.
- Complete MVS tasks for LPAR builds.
- Complete MVS tasks for CPU Swap Projects.
- Install/Implement software zaps to extend 3P software.
- Maintain Complex Profiles.
- Maintain Asset Center install records for MVS software.
- Process SMF data.
- Update and reassemble system exits.
- Maintain OMVS segments and zFS files.
- Create zLINUX LPARS.
- Provide zLINUX technical support.
- SME in problem resolution - z/LINUX and z/OS.
- OMVS/Webserver/HTTP/USS Server activities.
- Participate in Client and Internal Audits and Finding/Vulnerability Remediations.
- Demonstrate REXX/Assembler/ISPF Dialogs writing skills.
- Perform /OS Upgrade Support.
- Perform CPU Hardware Refresh.
- Perform IOGENs.
- Perform/Maintain Coupling Facility SYSPLEX.
- Perform Product Upgrades.
Technical Expertise
- 7 years experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer or commonly associated job role with at least 3 years experience specifically supporting z/LINUX and z/OS.
- Incident/Problem/Change/Software Asset Management (ITIL).
- Demonstrated experience with Disaster Recovery.
- Have SMPE experience. Have completed packaging of software for upgrade or installs.
- Interpersonal skills to interact with customers senior level personnel and team members.
- Organization skills to balance and prioritize work.
- Leadership skills to assist less experienced personnel.
- Ability to integrate moderately complex hardware and software systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Other Qualifications
- Strong time management and task prioritization skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members and clients.
- Strong leadership skills for mentoring junior personnel.
- Ability to anticipate problems resolve ambiguity and take decisive action.
- Capable of working independently and within a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills for network design troubleshooting and testing.
- Professional presence and confidence in addressing complex technical challenges.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Work Environment
- This position combines remote work with in-office days at our Toronto location.
- Provide 24/7 on call support this is part of a shared rotation with teammates.
- May require on-call work.
- May require weekend or shift work.
DXC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome the many dimensions of diversity. Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy.
In addition DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance in filling out the employment application or require a reasonable accommodation while seeking employment please e-mail AODA Canada Requests.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing a reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
At DXC Technology we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing productivity individual work styles and life circumstances. Were committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
