z/OS System Programmer - Network Systems - FIS

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About the Team:

The Mainframe Network System team has responsibility for the connectivity portions of mainframe z/OS LPARs and printers and print components. This includes products/systems such as VTAM, TCP/IP, PAGENT, NJE and RJE printers and associated products. The support is across multiple physical mainframe locations consisting of many LPARs in various configurations, which include stand-alone and parallel sysplex environments. We are looking for a motivated, self-starter who is anxious to step in and contribute while expanding your technical knowledge and skills.

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The z/OS Systems Programmer Senior – Network Systems is a senior level member of a z/OS network system and associated network and print 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:

• Candidate should have a minimum of five or more years experience for a senior level position in a z/OS environment
• Configuration and support of connectivity within the mainframe environment and external networks
• Assignments to highly visible, sensitive and critical systems.
• Gathering documentation for research and problem resolution of z/OS connectivity issues that may involve capturing and analyzing traces, dumps, and logs
• Customization, maintenance, and problem resolution for OEM or operating system network products and print solutions.
• Vendor list includes:
• IBM z/OS Communication Server VTAM, TCPIP and related components, IBM z/OS Netview, LRS print services, CA TPX Session Manager, and other vendor products
• Utilize and maintain tools such as Netview to monitor resources
• Work with Users, Clients, and Business Partners to provide connectivity or to resolve issues with the ability to provide communication on issues or complex information to a wide audience based on knowledge.
• Customization, configuration, maintenance and problem resolution for SNA and TCPIP configurations
• Coding and problem resolution for installation exits
• Interaction and effective communication with many different groups, including application support, hardware support, operations support, and various levels of management
• Should be able to explain technical information to non-technical personnel