SYSTEMTEC is seeking a Systems Programmer III (Mainframe / DB2 for z/OS) for a hybrid opportunity for candidates in Columbia, SC. The Candidate will administer, maintain, and optimize IBM DB2 for z/OS within a complex enterprise mainframe environment, ensuring the stability, performance, and availability of mission-critical systems. This role partners with infrastructure and database teams to support software upgrades, troubleshoot production issues, enhance system performance, and contribute to disaster recovery and ongoing operational excellence.
Required Qualifications of the Systems Programmer III (Mainframe / DB2 for z/OS):
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with Third-Party agencies.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience supporting IBM Mainframe environments with a focus on DB2 for z/OS systems programming.
- Hands-on experience with IBM z/OS, DB2 for z/OS, SYSVIEW, and Broadcom (CA Technologies) or comparable IBM mainframe tools.
- Experience installing, upgrading, maintaining, and supporting mainframe systems software in production environments.
- Strong knowledge of performance tuning, system optimization, and incident troubleshooting.
- Understanding of database architecture, production support processes, and disaster recovery principles.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams while managing multiple priorities.
- C2 clearance and successful completion of a credit/background screening are required.
Preferred Skills/Experience of the Systems Programmer III (Mainframe / DB2 for z/OS):
- Experience supporting large-scale enterprise database environments.
- Knowledge of software implementation methodologies and quality assurance practices.
- Familiarity with data movement, system migrations, and advanced database optimization techniques.
- Experience supporting highly available, mission-critical production systems.
Responsibilities of the Systems Programmer III (Mainframe / DB2 for z/OS):
- Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade DB2 for z/OS and related mainframe software products.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and implement performance improvements.
- Support software upgrades, migrations, maintenance activities, and data movement across environments.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and production support to ensure business continuity.
- Assist with security, compliance, and operational audit activities while maintaining system integrity.
- Provide rotating 24x7 on-call support and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable production operations.
Work Location: Hybrid – Columbia, South Carolina (onsite Tuesday through Thursday).
Compensation / Benefits:
Full-Time Employment with SYSTEMTEC means competitive compensation, access to health, dental, disability, and life coverage, and 401(k) with match.
***Please note: SYSTEMTEC is not set up to employ workers in the states of California, New York, and New Jersey.***
Pay: $40.92 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbia, SC 29201
