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Added Jan 30, 2026 z/OS Programmer (27235) REMOTE, REMOTE | Contract Apply (

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Job Description

LRS Consulting Services is seeking z/OS Programmer for an exciting remote opportunity. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts combined with your technical expertise equals career possibilities for you.

z/OS Systems Programmer requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in planning datacenter naming conventions and dataset naming standards in clustered (Parallel Sysplex) configurations (high)

• 10+ years of experience with multiple z/OS customers, including maintaining current software releases and migrating to newer versions/releases of z/OS-based software (high)

• 10+ years of experience with planning and implementation of z/OS, IBM and non-IBM middleware/utilities using SystemPacs and SMP/E (z/OSMF experience a plus) (high)

• 5+ years of experience with installation and upgrade of IBM transaction processors, database servers and message processing (preferably CICS, Db2, MQ) (medium)

• Experience with use of z/OS Communications Server and exploitation of SNA and TCP/IP communication by installed subsystems such as JES2, CICS, Db2, MQ, WAS (medium)

• Experience in understanding policy-based storage allocations using DFSMS and recommending changes to existing Access Control Statements (ACS) for improvements in storage management automation (medium)

• Experience with zFS (z File System) and Unix Systems Services (USS) planning, implementation and use (medium)

• Experience communicating with non-technical customers and project managers to provide relevant information in a way that is meaningful to the listener (medium)

• Experience helping customers plan and implement a highly resilient infrastructure around IBM zSystems.

• Third-party candidates will not be considered.

• Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.

The base range for this contract position is $X70.00- $85.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.

In some cases, LRS Consulting uses generative artificial intelligence ("AI") in support of our hiring processes. LRS takes steps to ensure the use of AI does not result in discrimination based on protected class(es). AI may be used in the hiring process solely in support of the assessment of candidate qualifications. All decisions in the hiring process are made by LRS employees. If AI will be used in the hiring process for the position for which you are applying, you will be notified and will have the opportunity to opt out. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

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