System Programmer II

REMOTE POSITION

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

•  Installation and configuration of equipment, operating systems, and system software related to the building and maintaining of an enterprise class, high availability system complex.
• Solve complex problems in time sensitive situations along with providing 24/7 support of the systems and other members of IT.
• Diagnose and resolve critical production issues with the highest level of accuracy, accountability and reliability.
• Develop and maintain system procedures and documentation to meet operational and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding corporate data.
• Provide guidance to junior staff on technical issues.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS

• Any decisions needed that pertains to the completion of assigned tasks on schedule.
• Any recommendations related to insuring a stable and efficient environment.
• Recommendations on development procedures, standards control and updates.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Continuous professional development.
• Keep Supervisor and Manager updated on progress of assigned tasks.

QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

Minimum of a two-year Information Technology related degree and 4 years’ experience on a z/OS or Unix (AIX preferred) system performing system administration tasks or technical programming dealing with operating systems internals, or 6 years of like experience. Must be able to demonstrate problem solving skills and a good understanding of operating systems fundamentals.

For z/OS -

Should have significant experience using/configuring z/OS, JES2, SDSF, SMP/E, PR/SM, SMS, WLM, TSO, ISPF, Comm Server, TCPIP, VTAM, JCL, COBOL, HCD, REXX, CLIST, VSAM, etc. Should have experience installing z/Series hardware. Must have experience installing z/OS components or 3^rd party products using SMP/E. Significant experience with DB2, CICS, WebSphere, and COBOL and assembler programming is very desirable. Disaster Recovery experience desirable. AIX experience desirable.

For AIX -

Should have significant experience using/configuring IBM Power series hardware, PowerVM, AIX/Unix/Linux, Vi, Unix security, TCPIP, shell scripting, system performance monitoring, Power firmware, HMC firmware, product packages, storage management with local, NFS, and SAN attached storage,  in a virtualized environment. Should have strong shell scripting skills.. Experience with Websphere administration, Disaster recovery, and JAVA programming is very desirable. Z/OS experience desirable.

General -

Requires frequent intense collaboration requiring excellent listening, oral and visual communication skills. Must be well organized and detail oriented. Must be self motivated with initiative and ability to make mission critical decisions and accept responsibility. Be flexible to respond to unexpected situations that require immediate attention. Must be able to manage multiple and changing priorities concurrently.  Must be able to read and follow technical documentation and apply the concepts to assigned tasks. Requires the ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner with a minimum of direction from Supervisor. Must have ability to learn, adapt to and exploit new technologies. Must have the ability to work well with others as a part of project teams and when providing problem-solving support and guidance.

Must possess basic skills with PCs including experience with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and familiar with typical company web based system applications.      

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides guidance to junior staff members on technical issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Daily work in a normal office environment with occasional overnight travel necessary to visit office locations, conferences / training classes and meetings.
• Must be able to type and operate a PC on a continuous basis.
• Must possess basic skills with PCs including experience with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and familiar with typical company web based system applications.      
• Must be able to occasionally lift, hold, and carry 50 lbs, push, pull and position large equipment. Work in data center under the floor and above the ceiling.
• Requires stooping, crawling and the climbing of ladders.     
• Must be able to maintain valid driver’s license.

EOE M/F/D/V AA 

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