Z/OS Systems Programmer Specialist

FIS Global•Jacksonville, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

z/OS Systems Programmer Spclst is a senior level member of a z/OS operating system and operating system components team. The team supports several physical environments consisting of multiple z/OS environments/systems, including a mix of stand-alone LPARs and parallel sysplex LPARs, in a large and diverse high availability environment. The position will include installation, maintenance, and problem resolution for z/OS operating system software and OEM or operating system support products using SMP/e. It also involves HCD gens, coding and problem resolution for installation exits, creating and modifying REXX and CLISTs, and interaction with various groups including application support, hardware support, and operations support. The role requires the ability to explain technical information to non-technical personnel, provide 24x7x365 on-call support, and work system maintenance/implementation windows. Additionally, the position involves working with various groups in evaluating and recommending hardware and software products, working locally in the Brown Deer Data Center (Milwaukee, WI area) during normal US business hours, potentially traveling to other FIS data centers or clients, supporting other strategic data centers, evaluating and recommending for new clients, maintaining documentation, and preparing for and participating in disaster recovery tests and actual disaster recovery. The role requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills, the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences, a client-facing demeanor, self-motivation, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple tasks, and proficiency with Microsoft PC products like MS-Word and MS-EXCEL. Operations or programming experience in a z/OS environment, including JCL, DFDSS, and other utilities, as well as experience with developing and executing test plans and verification scripts, are also required.

Requirements

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including a vocabulary and style which permits the conveyance of technical information clearly, concisely and unambiguously
Able to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences in a group presentation setting
Demeanor and communications style which is commensurate with client facing communications
Self-motivating and able to work in a fast-paced environment and work on multiple tasks - completing those tasks within the given timeframe
Able to function as a team member in a multi-group, multi-team member environment
Able to use Microsoft PC products like MS-Word and MS-EXCEL
Operations or programming experience in a z/OS environment, including experience with JCL, DFDSS, and other utilities
Experience with developing and executing test plans and verification scripts
College Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 7 or more years experience in a z/OS environment

Nice To Haves

7 or more years experience in the z/OS Operating Systems
Senior Level knowledge of planning and performing HCD Hardware Gens and modifications
Knowledge of Project Management methods and techniques
Knowledge of the overall operating system environment and each major component/subsystem (for example JES2, etc.)
Senior Level analytical and problem solving skills using IPCS
Ability to code and debug Assembler
Ability to do installation and maintenance using SMP/e

Responsibilities

Installation, maintenance, and problem resolution for z/OS operating system software using SMP/e
Installation, maintenance, and problem resolution for OEM or operating system support products using SMP/e
HCD gens
Coding and problem resolution for installation exits
Creating and modifying REXX and CLISTs
Interaction with many different groups, including application support, hardware support, operations support, and various levels of management
Explain technical information to non-technical personnel
Provide 24x7x365 on-call support on a rotating basis and perform other on-call duties as required
Work system maintenance/implementation windows which are generally 1 AM to 5 AM Central Time on Sunday mornings, but can be anytime during the weekend
Work with various groups in evaluating and recommending hardware and software products
Work locally in the Brown Deer Data Center (Milwaukee, WI area) during normal US business hours (roughly around 8 AM to 5 PM Central time) and possibly travel to work with similar groups and provide service in other FIS data centers or clients of FIS
Support of other strategic data centers, regardless of physical location of employee
Evaluate, estimate, and provide recommendations for new clients
Maintain and provide documentation
Prepare for disaster recovery and participate in recovery tests and actual disaster recovery, if declared