z/OS System Programmer /Mainframe System Programmer

Immediate need for a talented z/OS System Programmer /Mainframe System Programmer . This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Saint Louis MO (Remote). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested. Job ID:26-16235 Pay Range: $55 - $60/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location). Key Responsibilities: System Programming & Platform Management Lead installation, customization, and maintenance of z/OS operating system environments Manage core components including MVS, JES2, Sysplex, and LPAR configurations Administer and maintain HCD/IODF definitions for hardware and I/O configuration Perform system-level tuning and optimization to ensure high availability and performance Maintenance & Upgrades Plan and execute z/OS upgrades, RSU maintenance, and patching cycles Manage SMP/E for software installation, maintenance, and CSI handling Oversee lifecycle management of ISV products, including upgrades and vendor coordination Incident & Problem Management Provide L3 support for critical incidents, ensuring timely resolution of Sev1/Sev2 issues Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement preventive actions Ensure adherence to SLA commitments and service quality standards High Availability, DR & Resilience Support Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and execution, including drills and failover validation Ensure system readiness for business continuity through Sysplex resilience and redundancy Collaborate with cross-functional teams for infrastructure risk mitigation Automation & Operational Excellence Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort Implement and maintain system automation frameworks for monitoring and recovery Continuously improve processes aligned to ITIL best practices Leadership & Stakeholder Management Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior system programmers Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure teams, and vendors for solution delivery Participate in customer discussions, audits, and transformation initiatives Key Requirements and Technology Experience: Skills:Strong experience in z/OS System Programming MVS, JES2 Sysplex, LPAR HCD / IODF configuration SMP/E z/OS Upgrade & RSU Maintenance ISV Product Maintenance Incident Management & RCA Disaster Recovery (DR) support System Automation tools/methodologies 10+ years of experience in z/OS system programming Experience in enterprise mainframe environments (Banking/Insurance preferred) Exposure to high-availability and mission-critical systems Our client is a leading IT Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration. Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. By applying to our jobs you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Pyramid Consulting, Inc. and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here. #Del