z/OS Systems Programmer
CTG is seeking an experienced z/OS Systems Programmer to support enterprise mainframe environments across production, development, and test. This role focuses on SMP/E installations, core z/OS infrastructure, and maintaining stability across critical systems.
**Location: Remote**
**Duration: 5 months, with potential for extension or hire**
**Overview:**
This role focuses on SMP/E installations, core z/OS infrastructure, and maintaining stability across critical systems.
If you’re strong with SMP/E and comfortable owning software installs, maintenance, and troubleshooting in a Sysplex environment, this will feel like home.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Install, upgrade, and maintain mainframe software using SMP/E and z/OSMF
+ Apply PTFs/APARs and manage zones across environments
+ Support key ISV tools (CA7, CA11, Datacom, Abend Aid, Xpediter, Syncsort, and more)
+ Troubleshoot abends and analyze dumps
+ Support IPL processes, automation (OPS/MVS), and system migrations
+ Monitor performance using SMF, RMF, and related tools
+ Participate in disaster recovery exercises and a rotating on-call schedule
**Education and Experience Required:**
+ 5+ years as a z/OS Systems Programmer
+ Strong SMP/E expertise
+ Experience with JCL, REXX, CLIST, DFSMS, DFDSS
+ Knowledge of Parallel Sysplex and core z/OS architecture
+ Experience with RACF or ACF2
+ Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills
**Nice to have: CICS, DB2, USS/zFS, GDPS, CA7/CA11, IPCS, SDSF.
**Education and Experience Preferred:**
+ Bachelors degree in technology-related field.
+ Combined minimum of 10 years higher education and/or related work experience.
+ Certifications or special training in Related Technologies.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.
CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role.
**To Apply:**
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact **Laura Dominguez** at **laura.dominguez@ctg.com** . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties, thank you!
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $29.90 to $49.84 hourly. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.
**About CTG**
CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com .
Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people.
CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.