Mainframe System Programmer

Title: Mainframe System Programmer
Schedule/Shift: Part-time Onsite New York NY

Cedar Park Group is hiring a Mainframe System Programmer to support critical upgrades and ongoing maintenance of core mainframe components with a focus on DB2 and CICS. This role requires deep technical expertise in IBM systems to ensure reliability stability and performance of large-scale citywide applications.

Position Overview:

The Mainframe System Programmer will provide technical leadership for installations upgrades and maintenance of mainframe environments. The role includes performance monitoring lifecycle management of assets ensuring compliance with licensing and acting as a trusted advisor for mainframe-related initiatives. The consultant will also transfer knowledge to internal staff to strengthen in-house expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee installation maintenance and upgrades of mainframe subsystems.

• Monitor system performance capacity and utilization proactively addressing issues.

• Lead planning and execution of mainframe upgrade projects.

• Maintain inventory of software licenses versions and configurations.

• Track end-of-life end-of-support and renewal timelines.

• Ensure compliance with vendor licensing and audits.

• Maintain accurate and version-controlled system documentation.

• Provide training and mentorship to strengthen internal team knowledge.

• Act as a technical advisor for mainframe initiatives.

Qualifications (Required):

• Minimum 10 years of experience with z/OS JES2 SMP/E TSO IOCP/HCD IBM utilities (IDCAMS IEFBR14 etc.) program product installations IBM virtual tape system and Unix System Services.

• Hands-on experience with DB2 CICS IMS.

• Experience with monitoring tools such as OMEGAMON.

• Experience working with enterprise-wide large-scale implementations.

• Strong communication interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Experience with mainframe CPU installs as a Systems Programmer Consultant.

• Bachelors degree or 10 years of relevant technical experience.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Vacation Pay

• Bonus Pay

• Health Insurance

• 401(k)

Why Join Us:

Join Cedar Park Group and experience a company that genuinely values your growth and success. Beyond our standard benefits like bonuses PTO health insurance and training and career advancement you will have an entire team dedicated to your success. Your personal recruiter will help you with your credentialing and document process. If youre ready to take the next step in your career and experience the difference a dedicated team can make we invite you to join Cedar Park and become part of our family. Your career growth and success are our top priority!