Global Tech Apprentice Program – IBM Z Mainframe System Administrator - Plano, TX

Bank of America • Plano, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Global Tech Apprentice Program – IBM Z Mainframe System Administrator role is an opportunity to earn as you learn, gaining knowledge and experience in the fundamentals of mainframe computing. During this one-year program, you will complete technical coursework and assigned tasks to develop the skills and competencies required by the role. You will set your own learning pace; however, continued employment is dependent upon successful completion of all program requirements. You will work with a Success Coach as you advance through your personal skills roadmap to demonstrate knowledge and competencies. Progress will be measured by milestones along the way, and the earning of IBM digital credentials to validate your skills. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Requirements

• Must be an active participant with the JobForward program
• Successful completion of IBM Z Pre-Apprenticeship training
• Commitment to learning and building a technical and business skill set
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong integrity and personal accountability
• Familiarity with IT preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge in basic IBM Mainframe systems (e.g., transaction and database managers, message queue managers, and operating system and communication services)
• Develop technical skills to include basic knowledge of one or more mainframe technologies (e.g., CICS, DB2, IMS, WMQ, z/OS, Storage); as well as Job Control Language (JCL)
• Debug JCL and make appropriate changes to execute successfully
• Utilize ISPF for browsing, editing and managing datasets
• Create a catalog procedure using symbolic parameters
• Utilize the appropriate IBM utilities (e.g. IEBGENER, IEBCOPY) to copy or back up data
• Describe the different dataset organizations (e.g. sequential, partitioned, VSAM) and how/when to use them
• Ensure that systems and applications operate to business needs and specifications
• Participate in occasional evening and weekend work, as well as on-call rotation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed