Systems Administrator II

Work Schedule
10 hr shift/nights

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll be part of a team making a powerful impact. With $17 billion in revenue and consistent growth, we provide resources for meaningful contributions.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

- Typically requires 2+ years of IT related work experience

• Knowledge with hands-on experience in z/OS environment - MVS, JES2, ISPF, JCL.
• Should be knowing basic commands on MVS, JES2, DB2, and CICS.
• PRE/POST IPL Process - Shutdown / Startup process for IDMS, DB2, and CICS.
• Should be able to handle console messages, WTOR's and resolve Contention issues.
• Associates degree preferred. equivalent work experience in lieu of degree accepted
• Willingness and ability to work any shift assigned, including weekend days and holidays, as part of a standard schedule is a must.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime/alternate shifts as needed and possibly with short notice.
• The ideal candidate should be dependable and hardworking, willing to adapt their schedule to cover staff absences and accommodate special business processing times.
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies in support of the job.
• The ability to balance multiple tasks in fast-paced situations, prioritize them, and react quickly to issues is crucial for success in this role.
• Ability to follow implicit instructions when needed but also use experience/working knowledge to "think creatively" when solving issues. Needs to understand deviances from the norm and resolve using prior experiences and resources available.
• Solid initiative and follow-through; ability to work with minimal intervention or follow-up and see tasks through to completion without continual intervention or follow-up.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group, executives, managers, service partners, and subject matter experts.
• Good partnership & collaboration skills.

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