Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a z/OS System Programmer for one of our largest financial clients in Chandler, AZ.
Designs, engineers, and maintains z/OS platform tools and services aligned with enterprise architecture standards, governance, and security policies
Provides subject-matter expertise in z/OS infrastructure, supporting application, infrastructure, and engineering teams with technical consultation and best practices
Translates business and operational requirements into z/OS technical designs, deployment blueprints, standards, and runbooks
Develops and enhances automation, scripts, and tooling to eliminate manual, repetitive tasks and improve system reliability and efficiency
Creates reusable templates and playbooks to standardize system builds, configuration, deployment, and ongoing operations
Evaluates and validates third‑party mainframe software and tools for enterprise adoption, ensuring fit-for-purpose and compliance
Continuously identifies opportunities to improve system performance, resiliency, and operational processes through innovation and modernization
Contributes to enterprise product and solution evaluations by defining functional and non-functional technical requirements
Supports risk management, change management, and problem resolution in a regulated, high-availability enterprise environment
(As applicable) Provides technical guidance, mentoring, and leadership to junior staff while promoting an inclusive, collaborative team culture
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Required Skills & Experience
8-10+ years of experience as a z/OS System Programmer
Strong experience configuring, maintaining, and supporting the z/OS operating system, including installing new releases, applying maintenance, and managing PTFs, APARs, and USERMODs using System Modification Program Extended (SMP/E).
Demonstrated experience administering z/OS UNIX System Services (USS), including file system management, permissions, scripting, and zFS configuration and support.
Hands-on experience configuring and supporting JES2, including job class definitions, initiator management, spool tuning, and workload controls.
Strong working knowledge of TSO/ISPF, including panel usage, utility execution, and support for system programming and operational tasks.
Hands-on experience configuring and managing logical partitions (LPARs) and processor resources using the Hardware Management Console (HMC).
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve system-level issues, including abends, dumps, hardware errors, and performance problems, using IPCS, EREP, and RMF tools.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Proficient in developing and maintaining system utilities, exits, and automation using REXX and Basic Assembly Language (BAL/Assembler).
Experience defining and maintaining complex server, storage, and network hardware configurations using Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD).
Solid background in mainframe security administration, including defining and maintaining RACF profiles, permissions, groups, and system controls
Experience with Python
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.