Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - zVM

Ensono

85d • $85,000 - $148,000

About The Position

A Senior IBM z/VM Systems Programmer ensures the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of information systems that support core organizational functions and clients. This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all operating systems assigned. This position reports to the Manager of the z/VM, z/Linux team and is responsible for assisting in the management of the z/VM operating systems across multiple LPARS and multiple clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to upgrade and maintain z/VM using VMSES
• Install/administer z/VM related ISV products (e.g. CA-VM:Manager)
• Working knowledge of managing z/VM security with VM:Secure and RACF is preferred
• z/VM performance/capacity tuning & reporting experience is preferred
• Experience with Installation and implementation of SSI (Single System Image) is desired
• Experience with storage administration, DFSMS/VM, and virtual tape is helpful
• Experience supporting z/VM to facilitate workloads: Linux on IBM Z, VSEn and z/VSE, CMS, z/OS
• Ability to provision and manage virtual machines by manually manipulating VM directory and/or using tools such as VM:Secure or DirMaint
• System network design and configuration at operating system level required with OSA, TCP/IP, and VSWITCH. Experience with OSA-ICC, RSCS and VTAM is also helpful

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the tool ServiceNow is preferred
• Mentor junior team members with all areas of responsibility

Responsibilities

• Storage management, system backup/restore, tape encryption, disaster recovery planning
• Support Incident and Change Management processes
• Provide metrics tracking operational performance and quality of services delivered
• Assist Data Center Operations to ensure SLAs are met
• Coordinate system modifications with IT and business unit managers
• Support multiple annual Disaster Recovery exercises across a diverse set of client environments
• Manage z/VM systems: Software, Availability, Network, Capacity and performance, Storage, Directory and security
• Working in a collaborative multi-client Environment
• Off Hours Support as required/Participate in On-Call Schedule

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Days Off
• Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• 401k with company match
• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave
• Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
• Enhanced fertility coverage
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedule
• Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees