Mainframe z/OS system programmer

Job Description

The Role

Mainframe ZOS system programmer at Kyndryl are project-based subject matter experts in all things infrastructure good at providing analysis, documenting and diagraming work for hand-off, offering timely solutions, and generally figuring it out. This is a hands-on role where your feel for the interaction between a system and its environment will be invaluable to every one of your clients.

There are two halves to this role: First, contributing to current projects where you analyze problems and tech issues, offer solutions, and test, modify, automate, and integrate systems. And second, long-range strategic planning of IT infrastructure and operational execution. This role isn't specific to any one platform, so you'll need a good feel for all of them. And because of this, you'll experience variety and growth at Kyndryl that you won't find anywhere else.

You'll be involved early to offer solutions, help decide whether something can be done, and identify the technical and timeline risks up front. This means dealing with both client expectations and internal challenges in other words, there are plenty of opportunities to make a difference, and a lot of people will witness your contributions. In fact, a frequent sign of success for our Infrastructure Specialists is when clients come back to us and ask for the same person by name. That's the kind of impact you can have

This is a project-based role where you'll enjoy deep involvement throughout the lifespan of a project, as well as the chance to work closely with Architects, Technicians, and PMs. Whatever your current level of tech savvy or where you want your career to lead, you'll find the right opportunities and a buddy to support your growth. Boredom Trust us, that won't be an issue.

Your future at Kyndryl

There are lots of opportunities to gain certification and qualifications on the job, and you'll continuously grow as a Cloud Hyperscaler. Many of our Infrastructure Specialists are on a path toward becoming either an Architect or Distinguished Engineer, and there are opportunities at every skill level to grow in either of these directions.

Who You Are

You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

- 5+ years of experience in z/OS System Administration environment with work management, user management, journal management and performance management.
- Experienced in Maintenance and upgrades for z/OS and ISV products.
- Adopt the given technology to meet the drift of customer and business requirements.
- Act as support and domain expert for z/OS operating system and system components; provide direct technical support as needed in the planning, coordination, installation, implementation and testing of releases, upgrades, or changes to z/OS operating system, network, and component software.
- Primary support for assigned ISV products along with diagnose z/OS platform system and product issues and follow up with root cause analysis
- Doing PCM reporting & analyzing performance issues while providing technical consultation and inquiries from the other IT technical teams.
- Support for new product installation and evaluation as needed.
- Hands on expertise/Knowledge in z/OS, SMP/E, SMF, RMF, GRS, JCL, WLM, RACF, VTAM, TCPIP, USS/OMVS , Netview & REXX

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
- Participate in Disaster Recovery planning and tests as scheduled
- Assume personal responsibility for resolving problems in most effective way possible within SLA reaching root cause and preventing problems
- Well versed in OS components, Networking, Storage and modernization software such as z/OSMF, zowe etc.
- zeal to learn and practice new tools, products or technology areas.

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