Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer

BMO•VIRTUAL(R)59 - REMOTE/TELETRAVAIL - ON - BMO, ON

1d•CA$75,900 - CA$141,900•Remote

About The Position

Designs, builds, deploys, evaluates and maintains existing and future IT infrastructure. Ensures all IT systems function efficiently and seamlessly. Applies in-depth experience with components of on-premises and cloud infrastructure. Plans, acquires, and coordinates the installation of infrastructure devices across the enterprise while ensuring safe networks with disaster recovery options. Administers automated workflow tools, middleware application servers, and server visualization technologies. Acts as the primary technical liaison between Infrastructure and other IT teams, vendors and partners, as well as the business to design infrastructure solutions. Works to determine enterprise security controls and identify any threats to the infrastructure. Diagnoses complex network, storage and server issues and implements corrective solutions. Tracks vulnerabilities, applies remediations and patches to network and server assets. Conducts feasibility studies to determine the likelihood of proposed project's success in the current environment. Administers automated workflow tools, middleware application servers (e.g. Oracle Weblogic, IBM WebSphere), and server visualization technologies (e.g. VMware, Red Hat Virtualization, or Oracle VM) to maximise their efficiency. Provides proactive network/server monitoring to ensure optimum performance and acts on real-time alerts of critical issues. Performs hardware, software, and firmware upgrades - researches and recommends network upgrades. Manages and coordinates the release of changes into production applying standardized procedures and minimizing risk to existing services. Creates release plans, test and validation strategies, schedules and tracking tools to coordinate the contents of release packages for network and business applications. Evaluates effectiveness of current systems and supports in developing improvement strategies based on the findings. Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus. Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support. Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Requirements

Foundational level of proficiency: Network routing, switching, and security.
Foundational level of proficiency: Configuration management.
Foundational level of proficiency: Systems administration.
Foundational level of proficiency: Scripting languages.
Foundational level of proficiency: IT infrastructure library.
Foundational level of proficiency: Root cause analysis.
Foundational level of proficiency: Troubleshooting.
Foundational level of proficiency: Cloud computing.
Foundational level of proficiency: Cybersecurity and privacy concepts, principles and solutions.
Foundational level of proficiency: IT automation – Digital First.
Foundational level of proficiency: Building and managing relationships.
Foundational level of proficiency: Adaptability.
Intermediate level of proficiency: Network routing, switching, and security.
Intermediate level of proficiency: Virtualization and virtual machines.
Intermediate level of proficiency: Operating Systems and Platforms.
Intermediate level of proficiency: Infrastructure as code (IaC).
Intermediate level of proficiency: Quality assurance and control.
Intermediate level of proficiency: Database administration.
Intermediate level of proficiency: Containerization.
Intermediate level of proficiency: Continuous improvement management.
Intermediate level of proficiency: Communicating with impact.
Intermediate level of proficiency: Customer Centricity.
Intermediate level of proficiency: Verbal & written communication skills.
Intermediate level of proficiency: Collaboration & team skills.
Intermediate level of proficiency: Analytical and problem solving skills.
Intermediate level of proficiency: Influence skills.
Intermediate level of proficiency: Data driven decision making.
Advanced level of proficiency: Hardware Infrastructure.
Advanced level of proficiency: Version control.
Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.

Responsibilities

Designs, builds, deploys, evaluates and maintains existing and future IT infrastructure.
Ensures all IT systems function efficiently and seamlessly.
Applies in-depth experience with components of on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
Plans, acquires, and coordinates the installation of infrastructure devices across the enterprise while ensuring safe networks with disaster recovery options.
Administers automated workflow tools, middleware application servers, and server visualization technologies.
Acts as the primary technical liaison between Infrastructure and other IT teams, vendors and partners, as well as the business to design infrastructure solutions.
Works to determine enterprise security controls and identify any threats to the infrastructure.
Diagnoses complex network, storage and server issues and implements corrective solutions.
Tracks vulnerabilities, applies remediations and patches to network and server assets.
Conducts feasibility studies to determine the likelihood of proposed project's success in the current environment.
Administers automated workflow tools, middleware application servers (e.g. Oracle Weblogic, IBM WebSphere), and server visualization technologies (e.g. VMware, Red Hat Virtualization, or Oracle VM) to maximise their efficiency.
Provides proactive network/server monitoring to ensure optimum performance and acts on real-time alerts of critical issues.
Performs hardware, software, and firmware upgrades - researches and recommends network upgrades.
Manages and coordinates the release of changes into production applying standardized procedures and minimizing risk to existing services.
Creates release plans, test and validation strategies, schedules and tracking tools to coordinate the contents of release packages for network and business applications.
Evaluates effectiveness of current systems and supports in developing improvement strategies based on the findings.