z/OS System Programmer - RACF Administration

About the Role :Key Responsibilities :

• Perform system software installation, SMP/E management, and IPL procedures to keep the z/OS environment uptodate.

• Customize and tune the operating system for optimal performance, including memory, I/O, and workload management.

• Administer RACF security policies, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.

• Manage and support mainframe subsystems such as JES2/JES3, CICS, DB2, IMS, and TCP/IP, ensuring their stability and integration.

• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot JCL, REXX, and CLIST scripts used for batch processing and automation.

Candidate Requirements :

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in z/OS System Programming and RACF Administration.

• Strong experience in IBM z/OS system administration and system programming.

• Hands-on experience with SMP/E, IPL, system customization, performance tuning, and system software

maintenance.

• Good knowledge of RACF security administration, auditing, and compliance.

• Experience with mainframe subsystems such as JES2/JES3, CICS, DB2, IMS, and TCP/IP.

• Experience with JCL, REXX, and/or CLIST.

• Exposure to DR/BCP activities and change management processes.

• Candidates should have a strong System Programmer background rather than a pure Mainframe Operations background.