IBM Z Operating Systems Engineer

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
 

Position Summary:

At Bank of America, technology is at the heart of everything we do. Our Mainframe environment is one of the world’s largest and is core  to Bank of America’s technology hosting strategy.  In addition to being the foundation to the bank’s most critical technology systems,  the Mainframe team promotes an environment of innovation and automation, continuously evolving the platform with cutting-edge technology. We have a global footprint to continuously invest in mainframe solutions for our customers and clients, the core of what we do. Joining the mainframe team will provide you an opportunity to make an impact at one of the largest global financial institutions.

The position provides technical support for Mainframe Services z/OS Platform Engineering. Participates in design, development and implementation of systems engineering activities, to include operating system technical support, systems programming and data center capabilities. Responsible for components of complex engineering and/or analytical tasks and activities. Serves as a seasoned/proficient technical resource; provides technical knowledge and capabilities as team member and individual contributor. Will not have direct reports but will influence and direct activities of a team related to special initiatives or operations.

Required Qualifications:

• SMPE -Configure SMPE, Order Software, Install Software

• Assembler Programming - Analyze svcdump, logrec diagnostic data

• zOSMF - Install software release upgrades using dialogs, Build software maintenance workflows

• IBMLINK – Order software, Create IBM problem ticket, Research IBM software issues

• RACF -Develop software security

• SYSPLEX - Configure Coupling Facility policies

• HMC -Configure server , Configure monitor server Ops (IPL Profiles), Configure HMC security

• Debug Tools – Analyze diagnostic data

• EREP - Analyze logrec diagnostic data

• GTF – Capture diagnostic data

• IPCS – Analyze scvdump diagnostic data

• SLIP – Capture diagnostic datra

• Rexx Programming - Develop, maintain system exits, utilities

• HCD – Configure server/device GENs 

Desired Qualifications:

• SAS Programming – Mine SMF data, Mine MICS data

• Chpid mapping tool - Map chpids for server installation

• Vanguard tools - Analyze software security​

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Application Development
• Automation
• Production Support
• Risk Management
• Adaptability
• Architecture
• DevOps Practices
• Solution Delivery Process
• Solution Design
• Business Acumen
• Innovative Thinking
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Strategy Development

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