Z/os Systems Programmer

Our client is looking for a skilled Z/os Systems Programmer for a 5-month contract with the possibility of extension. The Z/os Systems Programmer role requires the resource to provide services in a customer, multi-vendor, multi-protocol complex network/systems environments. Interacts with the customer, vendors, and management to ensure high level of customer satisfaction. Primary point of contact strictly for Z/os Operating Systems Q&A, engages in identifying and resolving complex problems relating to product/service installation, update, configuration, operations, performance, or other aspects of information technology products and services. **Requirements**: Possesses an in-depth knowledge of technical solutions and management tools. The employee guides functional objectives or technologies. Professional knowledge related to incumbent's function/business unit and its processes. Communication/Negotiation: Advise other professionals. Effectively utilize group dynamics. Negotiate to define approaches and goals. Problem Solving: Recognize complex problems related to functional objectives. Analyze situations and implement solutions, or develop new system elements, procedures, or processes. Creativity and judgment applied to developmental work on different projects within the business environment. Contribution/Leadership: Provides ongoing technical /operational guidance to lead professional work teams, conducts special projects, or manages department(s) (national or international). Understand department/ functional mission and vision. Defines and decides objectives within specified business concept or project and may have responsibility for tools and assigned resources. Utilizes expertise to directly influence people outside department or function. Sometimes no precedent exists. Impact on Business/Scope: Accountable for department results and for activities and/or projects involving multi-functional teams. Regularly participates in overall functional program planning. Z/os Operating Systems - System Programmer Primary Z/os Support for IBM commercial mainframe account. Install and maintain Mainframe z/OS and related ISV's, Perform problem determination and resolution. Participate in Disaster Recovery tests, Participate in On call rotation, Demonstrated ability to install, customize, test, and implement ISV software; should have good skills and knowledge of user exits; system modifications; and understand Assembler language. SMP/E and system utilities, ACF2, RACF,IO Gen(HCD),Assembler Language knowledge and ability to develop, maintain and deploy Assembler code, BMC & IBM Scheduler software, TSO, ISPF, understanding of problem & change, management (eESM experience is an asset), Install and support program products, installing simple to complex (tape management, job scheduling) products, JES2 and JES3 advance skills, diagnostic skills: PD (problem determination), IPCS, LOGREC understand of SYSPLEX concepts, familiarity with CPU keys (ordering, applying), experience working with vendors (IBM and others) (DFDSS, IDCAMS, IEBGENER), extensive understanding of DFSMS is required from an MVS system programmer point of view Written and spoken French and English. Secret Clearance preferred Some off-hours work (weekend) For over 40 years, Pomeroy has enabled technology that enhances and empowers people in the workplace. Today we partner with our clients to help them transform from a "one size fits all" delivery model to a personalized human experience that is a differentiator and the key to delivering digital transformation and better business outcomes. It is all about delivering an exceptional experience, one that is simple, intuitive, and secure - anytime, anyplace and from any device. Our workplace is no longer a physical location or workstation, it is the place where a person can work at any given time with full capacity to do their job productively and effectively. Our field engineers support more than 50,000 sites across North America alone and respond to more than three million incidents and user requests annually covering two million desktops, laptops, smartphones and tablets, servers, printers, and other peripherals. Our expertise connecting the workplace, network and hybrid IT is industry recognized, including Gartner recognition for over 17 years as one of a select few who can deliver agile, quality Managed Workplace Services. And although technology and innovation are key ingredients in our solutions, our people are our greatest asset. Over 3,000 highly motivated and diverse, dedicated to supporting our 700+ clients, from midsize organizations to large, well-known US and global brands, 15 in the Fortune 500. JOB TYPE Work Day:Full Time Employment type:Permanent Job Salary:Negotiable JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimal experience:Unspecified