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Ensono Mainframe Systems Programmer – zVM in Des Moines, Iowa
Mainframe Systems Programmer – zVMRemote - United StatesJR010235
Mainframe Systems Programmer – zVM
At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things ! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.
We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business.Honesty, reliability, curiosity, collaboration, and passionare thekeyto achieving our purpose.
Position Summary
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.
Key Areas of Focus for this Role
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)
Broadcom / CA VM:Manager
IBM Dirmaint
IBM RACF
Office Hours Support as required.
Participate in On-Call Schedule.
Platforms: z/VM, z/VSE, Linux on IBM Z
Additional Job Description
This position reports to the Manager of the z/VM, z/Linux, z/VSE team and is responsible for assisting in the management of the z/VM operating systems across multiple LPARS and multiple clients
Ability to upgrade and maintain z/VM using VMSES
Install/administer z/VM related ISV products (e.g. CA-VM: Manager)
Secondary emphasis is on VMSecure/RACF administration, performance/capacity tuning & reporting
Experience with Installation and implementation of SSI (Single System Image) desired
Experience with, storage administration and DFSMS/VM desired
Experience supporting Linux on IBM Z series servers is desired
Ability to provision 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 preferred.
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 following tools: Service Manager, CASD Service Desk or ServiceNOW Configuration Management Database, Inventory asset management, is preferred
What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role
We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That’s why we’ve outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it’s important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years of experience managing a team within a mainframe environment within a large enterprise or equivalent combination of education and experience
College degree preferred
Technical knowledge across multiple Mainframe teams
Proficient in Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) to a level of creating documents which can be shared with clients.
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Customer Service skills at management level
Experience establishing and documenting processes and procedures
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
Understand a large-scale 24×7 production environment
Strong problem solving and analytical skills with knowledge of problem analysis
Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong communication skills to liaise with cross-functional teams as well as provide guidance to junior team members.
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 client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.
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