z/OS Systems Programmer - Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Our Story
Unum Technology Centre in Carlow serves as a strategic software development and IT services centre supporting Unum, a leading provider of income protection in the US. Our team of IT professionals build solutions and critical business applications to digitally transform the way we do business.

The z/OS Systems Programmer is responsible for installing, customizing, and maintaining the z/OS operating system for IBM and non-IBM software as well as working on projects with various teams within and outside the Mainframe environment.
In addition, assist other team members with technical questions, direction, tuning and problem resolution. Monitoring and tuning of software will also be a part of the daily routine. Weekend and off hour work is required.

The z/OS Systems Programmer will:

• Install and customize IBM and third-party software using z/OSMF or vendor specific installation.
• Provide leadership within the team.
• Provide mentoring to others inside and outside the team
• Research and evaluate software products.
• Ensure 24x7x365 Business reliability, availability, and scalability
• Support of Capacity Planning, Disaster Recover, etc.

Required Skills

• 10+ Years of working with z/OS Operating System and its components
• Must have installed and maintained z/OS 2.3 or higher
• Comprehensive knowledge of z/Enterprise server technology, software technology, systems analysis, research techniques, systems development standards and quality and cost controls.
• Advanced knowledge of components of z/OS operating system, SYSPLEX, CICS/TS, DB2, TSO, JES2, WLM and interaction.
• Skilled at JCL and REXX
• 5+ years of IODF configuration changes and generation
• Knowledge of multiple software components SMPE, HCD/IODF, JES2, VTAM, TCP/IP, TSO/ISPF, SYNCSORT, SDSF, SMF, WLM, RACF, WebSphere MQ, z/OSMF, and various OEM system software such as MOBIUS, Tivoli SA, VPS, CA-VIEW, SAS, SYNCSORT.
• 10+ years mainframe server installation.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Able to install and integrate third-party software.
• Able to document troubleshoot problems and communicate with business and technical personnel at all levels.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Understanding/use of cloud technologies
• RACF security components, concepts and understanding.

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What We Offer
Our size and successful history in Carlow means we can offer you exceptional development and progression, supported by continual learning programs, IT Certifications & third level tuition reimbursement. We offer work-life-balance with flexible working arrangements (including hybrid) and initiatives in support of your well-being. Our attractive range of benefits and reward initiatives includes competitive compensation, 25 days annual leave, paid health insurance, pension scheme, annual performance-based bonus, paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, reward programs, and an opportunity to engage with charity and community activities.

Company:
Unum