Mainframe z/OS System Programmer - Remote / Telecommute

Cynet Systems

📍 Frisco, Texas, United States

Full-time Computer Occupations Posted March 03, 2026

Job Description


Job Description:
  • The Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer is responsible for the installation, upgrade, maintenance, and optimization of the z/OS operating system and associated ISV products.
  • This role ensures system stability, performance, security, and high availability while supporting critical business workloads.
  • Responsibilities:

    z/OS Upgrades and Maintenance:

  • Plan, prepare, and execute z/OS operating system upgrades, including pre-installation checks, customization, testing, and post-upgrade validation.
  • Apply IBM PTFs and APARs using SMP/E to maintain system integrity and resolve issues.
  • Perform regular IPLs and system restarts as required.
  • Monitor system health, performance, and resource utilization using RMF, SMF, Omegamon, and related tools.
  • ISV Product Management:
  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain ISV products across security, performance monitoring, sche...