Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer – zVMEnsono • Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer – zVM
Ensono
- Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
- Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
About
Overview 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 role monitors, maintains, supports, and optimizes all operating systems assigned, assisting in the management of the z/VM operating systems across multiple LPARS and clients.
Key Areas of Focus
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
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years of experience or equivalent education and experience
Ability to upgrade and maintain z/VM using VMSES
Install and 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/VM performance and 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
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.
Benefits
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
Pay 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. Placement 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.
Equal Opportunity 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.
Accommodation If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com.
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Languages
- English
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