Senior Systems Programmer – Mainframe Hardware

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The Mainframe Systems Programmer provides support for on-going projects that require the installation, testing, and implementation of new operating systems and other 'system' software. Also, the Maintenance and debugging of systems software. Coordination and the IOGEN work for new MF hardware. Research and evaluation of new software and hardware products, assisting team members and other areas with technical questions and problem resolution. Monitoring and tuning of systems software. Functional knowledge, use of z/OS components and detailed knowledge of support products such as tape management, scheduling, security, monitoring systems, etc.
 

Minimum Requirements
5 years experience working within a z/OS environment supporting Tape, DASD, CPU, and other mainframe hardware equipment.  Experience creating HCD and IOCP for z/OS in a complex, geographically dispersed multi data center environment.  Be able to support multiple client hardware upgrades and data center migrations.  Senior level familiarity with Z Series HMC and support element.  Ability to lead new customer hardware migrations and current client hardware upgrades with little direction.  Above average understanding of the network connectivity requirements for the mainframe, DASD and Tape subsystem HMCs.  Ability to interact with account management and project managers.  Experience interacting with vendors and geographically disperse Data Center support staff and implementation teams. Strong analytical, problem definition, and problem resolution skills.  Able to follow multiple ITSM processes and procedures.  Good familiarity with Excel, Visio and MS Project or their equivalent. 

 

Additional Requirements
Ability to evaluate proposed architecture for supportability prior to sharing with clients.  Successful candidate will be able to design hardware solutions to meet client and business requirements.  Above average knowledge of the z/OS operating system.  Knowledge of z/VM / z/Linux considered a plus.  Familiarity with tape and DASD replication methodologies for various mainframe vendors.  Build and maintain mainframe DR configurations for multiple clients at multiple different Recovery Facilities. Participate in Disaster Recovery Tests.  Familiarity with data encryption technologies on the mainframe.  Familiarity with Putty.  Ability to mentor and train Jr. Hardware Configuration team members 

 

Job Description
The Senior Systems Programmer will be responsible for trouble shooting and resolving mainframe hardware equipment such CEC, DASD, and Tape.  grations, the Systems Programmer will be a point person for configuring client environments within Ensono data centers to mimic existing client environment.  Will serve as an escalation point for mainframe hardware issues such as failed Tape Drives, offline devices, and Call Home.  Associate will adjust weights on HMC for LPARS as required in support of steady state mainframe support. 

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