Key Facts

Remote From:

Colorado (USA)

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Non-Verbal Communication
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Teamwork
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Mentorship
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Quality Control
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Extensive hands-on z/OS systems programming experience (not operations or application development).
RACF administration, including user IDs, groups, certificates, resources, and key rings.
IBM software installation via ServerPac, z/OSMF, and CBPDO, plus related DFSMS/DFHSM/DFDSS/DFRMM, System Logger, and XCF components.
JES2/JES3 experience with SYS1.PARMLIB and SYS1.PROCLIB familiarity, catalog management, ISPF/SDSF, and Unix System Services (USS).

Requirements:

Maintain, upgrade, and support IBM z/OS operating systems across complex environments; troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues to ensure stability, performance, and uptime.
Install and configure IBM and ISV software using standard tooling and workflows; provide documentation and guidance across the software lifecycle.
Educate and assist users and team members on z/OS capabilities and best practices; participate in scheduled maintenance windows, including occasional off-hours or weekends.
Work independently and collaboratively within a small team of senior technical professionals; assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

MDA Edge

About MDA Edge

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Company type: Scaleup

Founded: 2018

Company size: 201 - 500

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Job description

Type: W2, Contract‐to‐Hire, 12+ months.
Location: Remote (U.S. only) or hybrid in Boulder, CO; local preferred; free parking if onsite.
Schedule: Part‐time preferred (~24 hours/week, 3 days/week); full‐time considered.

Role Summary:

Maintain, upgrade, and support IBM z/OS operating systems across complex environments.
Troubleshoot and resolve system‐level issues to ensure stability, performance, and uptime.
Install and configure IBM and ISV software using standard tooling and workflows.
Educate and assist users and team members on z/OS capabilities and best practices.
Provide documentation, technical guidance, and support across the software lifecycle.
Participate in scheduled maintenance windows, including occasional off‐hours or weekends.
Work independently and collaboratively within a small team of senior technical professionals.
Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Technical Requirements (Core):

Extensive hands‐on z/OS systems programming experience (not operations and not application development).
Catalog management, ISPF/SDSF, and z/FS.
Unix System Services (USS).
JES2 and/or JES3; familiarity with SYS1.PARMLIB and SYS1.PROCLIB.
Configuration of couple data sets.
RACF administration, including user IDs, groups, certificates, resources, and key rings.
IBM software installation via ServerPac, z/OSMF, and CBPDO.
DFSMS, DFHSM, DFDSS, DFRMM, System Logger, and XCF.
DASD architecture, FICON/ESCON, cryptographic coprocessors, and virtual tape libraries (VTLs).
Proven ability to own z/OS tasks end‐to‐end with minimal oversight.

Preferred Skills:

VTAM, TCP/IP, and OSA.
z/VM systems programming.
Linux on z Systems and zCX (Container Extensions).
DS8000, FlashCopy, and tape libraries.
DFSMS Client routine and construct management.

Behavioral and Functional Skills:

Strong problem solving, debugging, and root‐cause analysis skills.
Clear written and verbal communication with mentoring abilities.
Ability to work independently and within a collaborative, senior team environment.
Documentation‐driven approach with attention to quality and compliance.