Job Description
z/OS Systems Programmer Senior 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 using SMP/e
- Installation, maintenance, and problem resolution for OEM or operating system support products using SMP/e. Vendor list includes products from CA, BMC, ASG, Compuware, MacKinney, Vanguard, and several others
- 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
- Should be able to explain technical information to non-technical personnel
- Provide 24x7x365 on-call support on a rotating basis and perform other on-call duties as required.
- Able to 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 i
- 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
