Mainframe Systems Programmer

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An Engineer is a problem solver who analyzes models/designs creates modifies and supports a set of complex systems processes or operations that enable business capabilities.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install/ Maintain and configure the mainframe environment. 25%
• Maintain Mainframe storage pools. 25%
• Manage the security on the Mainframe 25%
• Oncall and Incident management 10%
• Creates RFI/RFP requests / responses for vendor product evaluations. 10%
• Responsible for fulfilling end-user requests. 5%

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

EXPERIENCE

• 3+ Years with Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years’ work experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Candidate must have experience with supporting IBM’s z/OS operating system and related products, preferably Version 2.3 or higher.
• Must have some working knowledge of HSM, SMS and DFDSS.
• Strong knowledge on Mainview SRM storage product is desired.
• Should have RACF knowledge.
• Must be able to use SMPE for product installation and maintenance. Familiar with building RES volumes and USS file systems.
• Must be comfortable in setting up system PARMLIB members for IPLs and system tuning.
• Must be experienced in handling and solving system related issues and also have experience with assisting the programming staff with system issues.
• Experience with BMC’s Mainview products and RACF and Vanguard products a plus.
• Should have knowledge of disaster recovery methodologies as well as experience performing DR recoveries. 
• The candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision to meet his or her goals.

Salary: $115,000 - $135,000
The ultimate compensation offered for the position will depend upon several factors such as skill level, cost of living, experience, and responsibilities.

All team members are responsible for demonstrating the company's Core Values at all times and for using Performance Excellence principles to continuously improve effectiveness, efficiency, products, and services. This includes, but is not limited to, participating on improvement teams, recommending, and implementing improvement ideas, and participating in training and other activities to keep up to date on processes, information, etc.
All team members are responsible for supporting and complying with internal and external audits, to include providing information, performing assigned tasks to ensure compliance, and preparing and maintaining evidence that key duties identified as internal controls have been performed.

All team members are responsible for supporting and complying with safety and security policies to promote a healthy working environment.

Vericast offers a generous total rewards benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401K and flexible PTO. A wide variety of additional benefits like life insurance, employee assistance and pet insurance are also available, not to mention smart and friendly coworkers!

At Vericast, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Vericast considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law. Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

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