Senior zOS System Programmer - Remote

Senior Level Zos System Programmer

Our Mainframe Engineering team is looking for an experienced, senior level zOS System Programmer to help with zOS new release installs, maintenance and OEM installs. More specifically, this role will require problem tracking, diagnosis and root-cause analysis, replication, troubleshooting, and resolution for complex issues. And in this capacity, perform programming and debugging activities. This engineer will also be responsible for responding to issues in a timely manner by receiving and investigating incidents or service tickets and may engage and manage outside vendors. Lastly, this engineer will act as a resource for teammates with less experience.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Performs problem tracking, diagnosis and root-cause analysis, replication, troubleshooting, and resolution for complex issues. In this capacity, performs programming and debugging activities.
• Responds to issues in a timely manner by receiving and investigating incidents or service tickets.
• Analyzes and observes trends with technical issues and develops recommendations for long-term improvements.
• Documents all relevant end-user interactions and steps taken to resolve incidents.
• Has occasional contact with end-users.
• Communicates status of issue resolution to internal customers.
• May engage and manage outside vendors.
• Applies in-depth knowledge of application support and an understanding of best practices.
• Typically leads moderately complex projects and participates in larger, more complex initiatives.
• Solves complex technical and operational problems.
• Acts as a resource for teammates with less experience.
• May have people management responsibilities for a small team.

Qualifications Required Qualifications :

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications :

1. Banking or financial services experience.

2. z / OS, SMP / e, OSMF workflows, IBM Mainframe experience and applying maintenance, IPL'ing LPAR's and HMC's.

3. Familiarity with taking dumps, traces and gathering appropriate documentation for analysis.

4. Hands on with RACF and network security protocols (IPSec, AT-TLS, SSH).

5. Knowledge of Coupling facility support, High Availability, Automation (OPS / MFS) and Parallel Sysplex.

6. Experience with set up and use of GDPS for disaster recovery and site swaps.

7. Conversant with mainframe hardware upgrades.

8. Production use of BCPii (Base Control Program internal interface) and Restful APIs to automate operation procedures.

Other Job Requirements / Working Conditions :

Sitting Frequently (25% - 50% of the time) Lifting Up to 25 lbs. Visual / Audio / Speaking Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone. Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy / fax machines, and printers. Availability Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager / supervisor and required by business need. Travel Up to 25%

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation : All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and / or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.