Global Tech Apprentice Program – IBM Z Mainframe System Administrator - Plano, TX
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. Apprentices will be joining a technology apprenticeship program, which is designed to introduce associates with little to no work experience to technology roles. The role was created to provide on the job training and build skills as an apprentice. Length of employment is pre-established for a set period of time. Work assignments are well defined with a high degree of supervision and direction provided.
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
- Knowledge in basic IBM Mainframe systems (e.g., transaction and database managers, message queue managers, and operating system and communication services)
- 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)
- Be able to: 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.
- Ensure that systems and applications operate to business needs and specifications.
- Participate in occasional evening and weekend work, as well as on-call rotation.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
