$67,000 - $68,000 per year

Advisory IBM z/OS Systems Programmer

Part-time: 3 days per week

We are seeking an experienced Advisory IBM z/OS Systems Programmer to join our Development Support team in Boulder, Colorado.

The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert in IBM z/OS mainframe systems with extensive hands-on experience administering, maintaining, and upgrading the z/OS operating system. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, collaboration, and customer service skills, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of critical system programming responsibilities.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Independently maintain, upgrade, and support IBM z/OS operating systems
Provide expert-level troubleshooting and resolution of complex system-level issues

Support, educate, and assist users and team members on z/OS capabilities, features, and best practices

Participate in scheduled maintenance activities, including occasional off-hours and weekend support
Demonstrated expert knowledge and hands-on experience with:

TSO facilities (ISPF, SDSF)

zFS and Unix System Services

JES2, SYS1.PARMLIB, and SYS1.PROCLIB

RACF administration, including certificates

IBM software installation using ServerPac, z/OSMF, and CBPDO
DASD architecture, FICON/ESCON connectivity, cryptographic coprocessors, and Virtual Tape Systems (VTS)

Preferred Skills

VTAM, TCP/IP, and OSA configuration and administration
z/VM systems programming experience
Linux on z Systems and zCX (z/OS Container Extensions)
DS8000 storage systems, FlashCopy, and tape library technologies
DFSMS ACS routine development and storage construct management

Education and Experience

Minimum of 5-7 years of direct z/OS systems programming experience or equivalent expertise
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

Come Create at Ricoh:

If you are seeking a team driven by passion and purpose, come create with us at Ricoh. We are a team of information seekers and customer-obsessed collaborators who aspire to deliver the services, solutions, and technologies that empower business success. We are looking for talented, inspired individuals to join us to help drive high-performance team and our commitment to excellence.

Ricoh is an integrated solutions provider and partner that connects people and technology, creates outstanding customer experiences, and delivers innovation for businesses worldwide. We empower digital workplaces by enabling individuals to work smarter from any location and harness the power of information—how it is collected, stored, managed, and shared—to unlock the potential in every organization. We deliver services and technologies that inspire our customers’ success and guide them toward a better and more sustainable future. If you are seeking a purpose-driven and passionate team, come create with us, and help drive our high-performance culture of excellence into tomorrow.

Invest in Yourself:

At Ricoh, you can:

Choose from a broad selection of medical, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
Contribute to your financial security with Retirement Savings Plan (401K), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) investments.
Augment your education with team member tuition assistance programs.
Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually
Tap into many other benefits to enhance your health, wellness, and ongoing personal and professional development.

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