z/OS Systems Programmer

Sonoma Consulting is one of the fastest growing Global IT Consulting and Executive Search providers with offices in Naperville IL; Chicago IL; Tyson's Corner VA and Hyderabad India. 

Our clients range from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies throughout the world. We look to our large recruiting team to continue to build upon the high standards we have set and ways to continually improve our recruiting process around the speed and quality of the resources we deliver. The Sonoma team prides itself on best model for delivery of IT Resources in a 24/7 model, our high level of professionalism and integrity which enables us to create long-term, meaningful relationships with our clients. 

The Systems Programmer ensures the availability and efficient operation of the mainframe z/OS operating system, related hardware and software.  Secondary responsibilities include storage administration and disaster recovery team member.  Background in Linux systems and networking a plus.  High personal standards required for consistent and reliable system software installations and maintenance.  Attention to detail is necessary in order to provide quality business systems on select enterprise platforms.  Accuracy is a requirement.

Responsibilities:
•    Ensure consistent availability and operation of client’s business computer systems.
•    Specialization in TCPIP, VTAM, and HCD, as well as z/OS upgrades.
•    Install, upgrade, maintain, and customize all z/OS system software.
•    Develop, test and maintain the business interruption and resumption procedures necessary for Disaster Recovery.
•    Manage dfSMS, dfHSM, and FDR/ABR in support of the Storage Administrator.
•    Manage mainframe software in SMP/E.
•    Coordinate hardware configuration changes

•    IBM program products;  JES2, ICF, SMP/E, IPCS, TSO/E, ISPF, SDSF, JCL, HCD, VTAM, TCP/IP,  EREP, RACF, DFSORT, CICS, DB2, IMS, and  IRLM.
•    OEM program products; Dumpmaster, Insync, GRS, PDSMAN, PRO/SMS, DSSI, TMON, CA-1, MVS/Quick-Ref, SMFUTIL, JMR, JQP, VVP
•    Redhat or Suse Linux, VI editor, Bash shell scripting
•    XEROX Mainframe-attached Laser Printers; Forms design and maintenance of descriptor language.
•    Codes: Assembler, CLIST/REXX Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•    Background includes Computer Operations support, standards and procedures design/implementation.