Über diese z/OS System Programmer - Network Systems Stelle bei FIS
Job Description
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About the Team:
The Mainframe Network System team has responsibility for the connectivity portions of mainframe z/OS LPARs and printers and print components. This includes products/systems such as VTAM, TCP/IP, PAGENT, NJE and RJE printers and associated products. The support is across multiple physical mainframe locations consisting of many LPARs in various configurations, which include stand-alone and parallel sysplex environments. We are looking for a motivated, self-starter who is anxious to step in and contribute while expanding your technical knowledge and skills.
Job Description:
The z/OS Systems Programmer Senior – Network Systems is a senior level member of a z/OS network system and associated network and print components team. The team supports several physical environments consisting of multiple z/OS environments/systems, including a mix of stand-alone LPARs and parallel sysplex LPARs, in a large and diverse high availability environment. The position will include:
- Candidate should have a minimum of five or more years experience for a senior level position in a z/OS environment
- Configuration and support of connectivity within the mainframe environment and external networks
- Assignments to highly visible, sensitive and critical systems.
- Gathering documentation for research and problem resolution of z/OS connectivity issues that may involve capturing and analyzing traces, dumps, and logs
- Customization, maintenance, and problem resolution for OEM or operating system network products and print solutions.
- Vendor list includes:
- IBM z/OS Communication Server VTAM, TCPIP and related components, IBM z/OS Netview, LRS print services, CA TPX Session Manager, and other vendor products
- Utilize and maintain tools such as Netview to monitor resources
- Work with Users, Clients, and Business Partners to provide connectivity or to resolve issues with the ability to provide communication on issues or complex information to a wide audience based on knowledge.
- Customization, configuration, maintenance and problem resolution for SNA and TCPIP configurations
- Coding and problem resolution for installation exits
- Interaction and effective communication with many different groups, including application support, hardware support, operations support, and various levels of management
- Should be able to explain technical information to non-technical personnel
- Provide 24x7x365 on-call support on a rotating basis and perform other on-call duties as required.
- Able to work system maintenance/implementation windows which are generally 1 AM to 5 AM Central Time on Sunday mornings, but can be anytime during the weekend
- Work with various groups in evaluating and recommending hardware and software products
- Evaluate, estimate, and provide recommendations for new clients
- Maintain and provide documentation
- Prepare for disaster recovery and participate in recovery tests and actual disaster recovery, if declared
- Highly-skilled with extensive proficiency and provides second (2nd/3rd) level support for production issues
- Performs work as a project team member for technical or operational projects.
- Identifies and defines business requirements for major projects, new systems/applications, policy changes or related projects.
- Performs troubleshooting and diagnoses of system/application problems.
- Communicates with internal teams and/or clients regarding problem solving, testing, and related activities.
- Develops, documents and implements standards, guidelines, direction and education on process/procedures for staff.Creating and modifying REXX and CLISTs
- Work locally in the Brown Deer Data Center (Milwaukee, WI area) during normal US business hours (roughly around 8 AM to 5 PM Central time) and possibly travel to work with similar groups and provide service in other FIS data centers or clients of FIS.
- Support of other strategic data centers, regardless of physical location of employee
Minimum Requirements:
- Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including a vocabulary and style which permits the conveyance of technical information clearly, concisely and unambiguously.
- Be able to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences in a group presentation setting.
- Have a demeanor and communications style which is commensurate with client facing communications.
- Be self-motivating and able to work in a fast-paced environment and work on multiple tasks - completing those tasks within the given timeframe
- Be able to function as a team member in a multi-group, multi-team member environment
- Be able to use Microsoft PC products like MS-Word and MS-EXCEL
- Have at least 7 years programming experience in a technical environment.
- Be able to perform the functions listed in job description
- Be able to use TSO/ISPF sufficiently
- Be proficient in configuration, maintenance, and diagnostics in z/OS Communication Server SNA and TCP/IP services
- Be knowledgeable in using SMP/e
- Be able to work independently with only administrative supervision on highly complex projects with extensive latitude for independent judgment.
- Develop, document and implement standards, guidelines, direction and education on process/procedures for staff.
- Be knowledgeable with OEM print products
- Be knowledgeable with OEM session management products
Education:
College Degree or equivalent work experience.
Current and future sponsorship are not available for this position
Experience:
Candidate should have a minimum of five or more years’ experience for a senior level position in a z/OS environment
Desired Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience working with the Network system side of Mainframe environments in a parallel sysplex environment
- Multiple LPAR environments
- Security knowledge
- Certificate knowledge
- Wireshark knowledge
- Policy Agent knowledge
- Encryption knowledge
- Knowledge of Project Management methods and techniques
- Knowledgeable with network monitoring and automation tools
- Knowledgeable with z/OS Unix System Services
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