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Job Description

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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.

Experience:

Candidate should have a minimum of 7 or more years experience in a z/OS environment

Desired Qualifications:

• 7 or more years experience in the z/OS Operating Systems

• Senior Level knowledge of planning and performing HCD Hardware Gens and modifications.

• Knowledge of Project Management methods and techniques.

• Knowledge of the overall operating system environment and each major component/subsystem (for example JES2, etc.)

• Senior Level analytical and problem solving skills using IPCS

• Ability to code and debug Assembler

• Ability to do installation and maintenance using SMP/e

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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