Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer / Administrator – Modernisation Focus

Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer / Administrator - Modernisation Focus

Our consultancy client is expanding their engineering team and is seeking an experienced Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer / Administrator with a strong interest in mainframe modernisation. This is a hybrid role based in Tel Aviv, where you will play a key part in supporting and transforming mission-critical mainframe environments for global enterprise customers.

This position is heavily focused on modernising legacy z/OS environments, optimising system performance, and enabling the transition of traditional mainframe workloads into more scalable, automated, and cloud-integrated architectures.

You will work closely with platform, architecture, and application teams to support ongoing transformation initiatives.

Skills & Experience:

• 4+ years’ experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer / Sysadmin
• Strong knowledge of z/OS internals, JES2/JES3, RACF, SMP/E, IPL, IPCS, and system utilities
• Proven experience supporting mainframe upgrades, migrations, or modernisation efforts
• Understanding of automation, scripting, and infrastructure-as-code concepts (REXX, CLIST, Python, Ansible for z/OS)
• Familiarity with hybrid/cloud integrations or modern mainframe toolsets is a major advantage
• Strong problem-solving ability and comfort working in transformation-focused environments

Nice-to-Have:

• Exposure to DB2, CICS, MQ, IMS, or other enterprise subsystems
• Experience working with DevOps pipelines, API gateways, or containerisation on/around mainframe
• Background in performance engineering or capacity planning for modern workloads
• Experience with IBM z/OSMF, Zowe, or open-source tooling on mainframe

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + benefits package
• Work with a leading consultancy driving modernisation across global mainframe estates
• Join an innovative engineering culture in Tel Aviv with real technical ownership
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and certification
• Be part of large-scale digital transformation initiatives