- Install, configure, and maintain IBM mainframe operating systems, including IBM z/OS.
- Perform installation, upgrades, and maintenance of ISV (Independent Software Vendor) products using tools such as SMP/E.
- Customize system parameters, libraries, and subsystems to meet organizational requirements.
- Apply maintenance (PTFs, APARs) and perform system IPL planning and execution.
- Troubleshoot system issues, analyze dumps, and resolve software-related problems.
- Support storage management processes including DASD, SMS, and DFSMS.
- Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and changes.
- Collaborate with application teams, operations, and vendors for problem resolution and enhancements.
- Participate in on-call rotation and support after-hours maintenance windows.
- 5+ years of experience in IBM mainframe system programming.
- IBM z/OS internals and system components.
- SMP/E for software installation and maintenance.
- JCL, TSO/ISPF.
- Knowledge of system utilities such as IEBCOPY, IDCAMS, IEBGENER.
- Experience with system IPLs, dump analysis, and problem determination.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent PLUS 5 Years of experience.
- Eight (8) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.
- The ability to pass a Tier 4/HIGH Background Investigation.
- Experience with additional IBM subsystems such as: CICS.
- Familiarity with automation and scheduling tools.
- Knowledge of disaster recovery and high availability configurations.
- Experience with mainframe performance tuning and capacity planning.
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Know the Why.
Value People Above All Else.
Transparency to a Fault.
Progress, Not Perfection.
Be Good by Doing Good.
Smart People Can Disagree.
Bend but Don’t Break.
Represent Your Brand.
Think Differently.
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