z/OS System Programmer (HCD/IOCDS)

z/OS System Programmer (HCD/IOCDS)

Location: Remote

Contract: 12+ Months

Interview: Video Interview

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced z/OS System Programmer with strong HCD/IOCDS expertise to support IBM Z hardware configuration, migration, and enterprise mainframe infrastructure activities.

Key Requirements

• Hands-on experience with IBM z16 or z17 hardware .
• Strong, hands-on experience with HCD, IODF, IOCDS, and IOGEN (IOCP) as regular or primary job responsibilities.
• Confirmed experience with Z15-to-Z16 migration , including planning, HCD/IOCDS updates, I/O configuration, activation, validation, and production cutover.
• Experience supporting large enterprise data centers with multiple CPCs, LPARs, and Parallel Sysplex environments.
• HMC administration experience, where applicable.
• Experience with hardware upgrades, processor installations, I/O configuration changes, and hardware refresh projects.
• Strong focus on hardware configuration and implementation activities rather than general z/OS programming alone.

Submission Requirements

• Genuine LinkedIn profile; profiles created recently or with multiple profiles are not preferred.
• Updated LinkedIn profile picture.
• Visa copy required for GC/EAD candidates.
• Complete education details, including university name and graduation year.

Interview Process

• Video interview required.