Mainframe Systems Programmer - zVM

Mainframe Systems Programmer zVMRemote - United StatesJR010235

Mainframe Systems Programmer zVM

At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things ! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs.

As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.

We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business.

Honesty, reliability, curiosity, collaboration, and passionare thekeyto achieving our purpose.

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

Office 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

We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That’s why we’ve outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it’s important that you meet all Required Qualifications.

If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you 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 to make better happen for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion.

You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.

We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.

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