India CIC-Systems Administration-Level 8

About The Job:

• Shift: 05:30 PM to 02:30 AM (IST)
• Total Experience: 10+ Years
• Relavent Experience: 8+ Years
• We are seeking a highly experienced z/OS System Programmer to lead mainframe system programming initiatives, ensuring stability, performance, and continuous modernization of enterprise z/OS environments.
• The role demands strong technical depth combined with leadership capabilities to drive service excellence, automation, and operational transformation.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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

Qualifications:
Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong experience in z/OS System Programming
• Deep understanding of:
  • MVS, JES2
  • Sysplex, LPAR
  • HCD / IODF configuration
• Hands-on expertise in:
  • SMP/E
  • z/OS Upgrade & RSU Maintenance
  • ISV Product Maintenance
• Proficiency in:
  • 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

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