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.
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.
Requirements
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/VM performance/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
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
z/VMVMSESCA-VM:ManagerVM:SecureRACFperformance tuningcapacity tuningDFSMS/VMLinux on IBM Zz/OS
Soft skills
collaborationmentoringincident managementchange managementoperational performance trackingquality of service deliverycoordinationdisaster recovery planning