Position Summary
A Senior IBM z/VM Systems Programmer ensures the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of information systems that support core organizational functions and clients. This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all operating systems assigned.
Key Areas of Focus for this Role
Manage z/VM systems:
- Software
- Availability
- Network
- Capacity and performance
- Storage
- Directory and security
Working in a collaborative multi-client Environment.
Knowledge preferred of software:
Velocity Performance Suite (zVPS)
Broadcom / CA VM:Manager
IBM Dirmaint
IBM RACF
Off Hours Support as required.
Participate in On-Call Schedule.
Platforms: z/VM, z/VSE, Linux on IBM Z
Additional Job Description
- This position reports to the Manager of the z/VM, z/Linux, z/VSE team and is responsible for assisting in the management of the z/VM operating systems across multiple LPARS and multiple clients
- Ability to upgrade and maintain z/VM using VMSES
- Install/administer z/VM related ISV products (e.g. CA-VM:Manager)
- Secondary emphasis is on VMSecure/RACF administration, performance/capacity tuning & reporting
- Experience with Installation and implementation of SSI (Single System Image) desired
- Experience with, storage administration and DFSMS/VM desired
- Experience supporting Linux on IBM Z series servers is desired
- Ability to provision virtual machines by manually manipulating VM directory and/or using tools such as VM:Secure or DirMaint
- System network design and configuration at operating system level required with OSA, TCP/IP, and VSWITCH. Experience with OSA-ICC, RSCS and VTAM is preferred.
- Storage management, system backup/restore, tape encryption, disaster recovery planning
- Support Incident and Change Management processes
- Provide metrics tracking operational performance and quality of services delivered
- Assist Data Center Operations to ensure SLAs are met
- Coordinate system modifications with IT and business unit managers
- Support multiple annual Disaster Recovery exercises across a diverse set of client environments
- Mentor junior team members with all areas of responsibility
- Familiarity with the following tools: Service Manager, CASD Service Desk or ServiceNOW Configuration Management Database, Inventory asset management, is preferred
What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role
Required Qualifications help to assure new Associates are set up for success in their role with Ensono. To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of experience managing a team within a mainframe environment within a large enterprise or equivalent combination of education and experience
- College degree preferred
- Technical knowledge across multiple Mainframe teams
- Proficient in Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) to a level of creating documents which can be shared with clients.
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Customer Service skills at management level
- Experience establishing and documenting processes and procedures
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
- Understand a large-scale 24×7 production environment
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills with knowledge of problem analysis
- Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills to liaise with cross-functional teams as well as provide guidance to junior team members.
Why Ensono?
Ensono is a place we unleash Associates to Do Great Things – for our clients and for your career. This could mean achieving a professional goal, collaborating with your team on an innovative idea, learning a new skill, reaching a wellness milestone, or engaging in your community through volunteer programs. Whatever it means to you, we want Ensono to be the place where you can do great things.
- We value flexibility and work-life balance. Positions that are not required to be onsite to support a client may offer the ability to work remotely or hybrid at an Ensono office location.
- Unlimited Paid Day Off (PDO) Plan
- Two robust health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- 401(k) with a generous company match
- Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
- Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedule
Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.
If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@esnono.com.
