zVM Systems Programmer

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Job Description:
This job is responsible for tool and service designs within a technical domain that enable business strategies in accordance with architectural governance, standards and policies. Key responsibilities include creating infrastructure tools and their integration as a service, facilitating deployment of technical solutions by developing templates, playbooks and automation used during implementation. Job expectations include looking for opportunities to improve efficiency when implementing and maintaining tools/services and embracing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Provides subject matter expertise and consulting services on a range of technologies and assists Technical Analysts and Infrastructure Engineers to ensure that technology solutions comply with enterprise system design and engineering standards

• Assists with translating business requirements into technical definitions, reference models, blueprints, and playbooks for deployment in compliance with architecture standards and policies

• Assists in the evaluation of reference models, blueprints and playbooks to ensure they are fit for purpose

• Develops software solutions to address manual and repeatable work or inefficient processes

• Conducts on-site evaluations of third-party products being considered for firm adoption

• Promotes an inclusive and healthy working environment and helps to resolve organizational impediments/blockers

• Contributes to the creation/selection of functional and non-functional product evaluation requirements within and across domains

Position Summary

The position provides technical support for IBM z/VM operating system. Participates in design, development and implementation of systems engineering activities. Responsible for components of complex engineering and/or analytical tasks and activities. Serves as a seasoned/proficient technical resource; provides tech knowledge and capabilities as a team member and individual contributor.

Required Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience with z/VM operating system support including:

• General z/VM configuration including network (TCP/IP and FTP)

• General z/VM problem determination and corrective actions

• Familiar with IBM Service Request (IBM Link)

• Ordering and Installing maintenance/RSU (Shop Z and VM/SES).

• Operating system version upgrades.

• Coding and maintaining custom systems utilities and exits (REXX and CMS Pipes)

• Building z/VM guest systems (z/OS and Linux).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience installing program products from CA, Broadcom, etc

• Performance and Tuning (Velocity Tools)

• Familiarity with VM:Secure

• Experience building and supporting Linux on Z virtual servers

• Technical writing and process mapping

• Assembler programming

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking

• Application Development

• Automation

• Production Support

• Risk Management

• Adaptability

• Business Acumen

• DevOps Practices

• Solution Delivery Process

• Solution Design

• Architecture

• Collaboration

• Innovative Thinking

• Stakeholder Management

• Technical Strategy Development

Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:
40

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