Zos System Programmer - Columbus, OH

• Monitors system software access, performance, and resource utilization. • Primary responsibility for maintaining the z/OS 2.3 and JES2 software environment. • Install new z/OS releases (2.3,2.4,2.5) as they become available and configure to support requirements. • Upgrade z/os Versions from 2.3 to 2.5 and above. • Upgrade z/VM and maintenance support from 6.4 to latest versions. • Work with application programmers to ensure that application problems do not adversely affect production operations. 

• Ability to provide 24/7/365 software support. • Assists with the analysis, design, programming, and implementation of applications that will interface with system software. • Develop/maintain/monitor proper software use and security authorization policies. • Creates, maintains, and upgrades software systems for development and production environments. • Analyses requirements and recommends policies, procedures, and standards for software systems. • Implement and verify backup and recovery procedures. This would include Business Recovery concerns and associated testing. • Accept ownership of all mainframe-based systems, including multiple z/OS sysplexes; • Keep supported systems current with the latest maintenance provided by IBM Maintain system reliability and ensure availability. 

• Provide level 1 operational support for z/VM and zLinux systems. • Resolve any system-related problems that may arise in a timely and efficient manner.