Z/OS Systems Programmer Specialist

About the role

z/OS Systems Programmer Spclst is a senior level member of a z/OS operating system and operating system components team. The team supports several physical environments consisting of multiple z/OS environments/systems, including a mix of stand-alone LPARs and parallel sysplex LPARs, in a large and diverse high availability environment. The position will include: Installation, maintenance, and problem resolution for z/OS operating system software using SMP/e Installation, maintenance, and problem resolution for OEM or operating system support products using SMP/e. Vendor list includes products from CA, BMC, ASG, Compuware, MacKinney, Vanguard, and several others HCD gens Coding and problem resolution for installation exits Creating and modifying REXX and CLISTs Interaction with many different groups, including application support, hardware support, operations support, and various levels of management Should be able to explain technical information to non-technical personnel Provide 24x7x365 on-call support on a rotating basis and perform other on-call duties as required. Able to work system maintenance/implementation windows which are generally 1 AM to 5 AM Central Time on Sunday mornings, but can be anytime during the weekend Work with various groups in evaluating and recommending hardware and software products Work locally in the Brown Deer Data Center (Milwaukee, WI area) during normal US business hours (roughly around 8 AM to 5 PM Central time) and possibly travel to work with similar groups and provide service in other FIS data centers or clients of FIS. Support of other strategic data centers, regardless of physical location of employee Evaluate, estimate, and provide recommendations for new clients Maintain and provide documentation Prepare for disaster recovery and participate in recovery tests and actual disaster recovery, if declared What you bring: Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including a vocabulary and style which permits the conveyance of technical information clearly, concisely and unambiguously. Be able to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences in a group presentation setting. Have a demeanor and communications style which is commensurate with client facing communications. Be self-motivating and able to work in a fast-paced environment and work on multiple tasks - completing those tasks within the given timeframe Be able to function as a team member in a multi-group, multi-team member environment Be able to use Microsoft PC products like MS-Word and MS-EXCEL Have operations or programming experience in a z/OS environment, including experience with JCL, DFDSS, and other utilities Have experience with developing and executing test plans and verification scripts Education: College Degree or equivalent work experience.