Job Description
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
Key Areas of Focus for this Role
* 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.
Knowledge preferred of software:
- Velocity Performance Suite (zVPS, zPRO, zVRM)
- Broadcom / CA VM:Manager and composite products
- IBM Dirmaint
* IBM RACF
- Off Hours Support as required/Participate in On-Call Schedule
- Platforms: z/VM, z/VSE, Linux on IBM Z
What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role
Required Qualifications help to assure new Associates are set up for success in
their role with Ensono. To be considered for this career opportunity, it is
important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet
some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
* 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/VMperformance/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.
* 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
- Mentor junior team members with all areas of responsibility
- Familiarity with the tool ServiceNow is preferred
Why Ensono [
Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career.
You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or
volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for
your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great
things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.
We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work
remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you
can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.
Some of our benefits include:
- 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
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale
for this role is $85,000 to $148,000 annually based on a full-time schedule.
Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors
including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business
needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on
eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual
performance, and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation
Program.
Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to
providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and
inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis,
in accordance with applicable law.
Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency
policy can be found on OFCCP’s website
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If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview
process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com
[USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com].
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Remote work, Work from home, Flexible hours