Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer Jobs in Maryland

Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer jobs in Maryland are open across Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville and other Maryland metros, with employers like Johns Hopkins University, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and T. Rowe Price hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles705+
Top employerJohns Hopkins University
Top cityBaltimore, MD
Cities hiring71
Work type66% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Clark Construction
Senior Systems Manager
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Added 4d ago
Senior Systems Manager
Clark Construction
Fort Meade, Maryland
Construction Management
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$110k - $220k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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GEICO
Senior Systems Engineer
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GEICO
Added 3w ago
Senior Systems Engineer
GEICO
Bethesda, Maryland
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
DevOps
Automation QA
$100k - $215k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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GEICO
Senior Systems Analyst
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GEICO
Added 3w ago
Senior Systems Analyst
GEICO
Bethesda, Maryland
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Business Analyst
$75k - $215k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Changeis, Inc.
Senior Systems Engineer
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Changeis, Inc.
Added 1mo ago
Senior Systems Engineer
Changeis, Inc.
Boonsboro, Maryland
Cloud & DevOps
IT Support & Systems Administration
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science & Analytics
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
On-Site
None
51-200

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AT&T
Senior Systems Administrator IV
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AT&T
Added 2mo ago
Senior Systems Administrator IV
AT&T
Columbia, Maryland
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
IT Support
Systems Administration
$98k - $229k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baltimore
228 jobs
Bethesda
64 jobs
Rockville
52 jobs
Columbia
41 jobs
Annapolis
26 jobs
Owings Mills
23 jobs
Frederick
17 jobs
Towson
17 jobs
Gaithersburg
15 jobs

Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer Job Market in Maryland

A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins University70
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
    Thermo Fisher Scientific38
  • T. Rowe Price
    T. Rowe Price26
  • GEICO
    GEICO19
  • The Johns Hopkins University
    The Johns Hopkins University16

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services121
  • Education110
  • Technology & Software69
  • Healthcare & Medical Services60
  • Accounting & Auditing56

What Maryland Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior mainframe systems programmer jobs across Maryland.

  • 5 or more years of hands-on z/OS systems programming experience in a production environment
  • Proficiency with IBM system software installation and maintenance using SMP/E
  • Experience configuring and supporting JES2 or JES3, VTAM, and TCP/IP on z/OS
  • Working knowledge of RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret for mainframe security administration
  • Familiarity with DFSMS, DASD management, and storage subsystem configuration
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field

Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How many senior mainframe systems programmer jobs are there in Maryland?

There are 705+ senior mainframe systems programmer openings in Maryland on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville. New positions post regularly as employers across Maryland hire.

How much do senior mainframe systems programmers make in Maryland?

Senior mainframe systems programmers in Maryland earn a median of about $125,570 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,470 for the lowest 10% to over $158,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Maryland cities have the most senior mainframe systems programmer jobs?

Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville have the most senior mainframe systems programmer openings in Maryland right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire senior mainframe systems programmers in Maryland?

Employers hiring senior mainframe systems programmers in Maryland include Johns Hopkins University, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and T. Rowe Price, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote senior mainframe systems programmer jobs in Maryland?

Yes. About 34% of senior mainframe systems programmer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Maryland metros.

How do I apply for senior mainframe systems programmer jobs in Maryland?

You can apply to senior mainframe systems programmer jobs in Maryland directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Maryland location, then apply to each one that fits.

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