Senior z/OS Systems Programmer

About This Role

• The Senior level z/OS Systems Programmer plans, implements, maintains, and provides technical guidance for product installation, upgrades, and application of maintenance to include IBM Mainframe z/OS and third-party software and utilities.
• The role is primarily responsible for installation and maintenance for Broadcom Mainframe Software and associated customer home-grown systems.
• This role delivers full time to a government agency.
• The ideal candidate will have experience delivering in a remote/office environment as a client-facing technician in a staff augmentation role for a service provider to government agency partners.
• Off-hours support for new product maintenance applications is required to support changes made in the environment.
• Work Experience: ● 5+ years’ experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer installing and maintaining software. ● Experience performing software installations using SMP/e and industry knowledge using z/OSMF for product installations. ● Knowledge using Broadcom Mainframe Software is preferable such as CA Common Services, CA Gen, CA Endevor, CA Librarian, CA Datacom or equivalent.
• Ability to manage multiple Sysplexes with up to 60+ LPAR’s using these and other related products. ● Experience supporting Broadcom Software and third-party products in support of Disaster Recovery testing. ● Experience working for the government.
• DOD 8570 or 8140 computing environment certification such as CompTIA A+ is a mandated requirement for this position.
• CompTIA Security+ certification is a plus. ● Active Security Clearance level of Secret is a mandated requirement for this position. ● Ability to document test plans and package software changes with back-out plans and coordinate change control using Service Now or other related systems supported software lifecycle.
• Understanding of ITIL change process and working with government ITSM CAB organizations who approve change. ● Ensure installed software products are compliant with the current mainframe operating system.
• Ensure new release and version analysis is performed in lower environments prior to being deployed to production. ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ● Strong organizational skills; works well under pressure and with minimal supervision. ● Ability to determine root cause analysis, interpret traces, open cases related to vendor software issues, respond to questions, issues, and concerns along with managing shifting priorities, demands, and timelines. ● Ability to effectively drive execution and own responsibility for overall success of product installations and support off hours as needed. ● Ability to make decisions independently and respond to client management questions related to z/OS operating systems, Broadcom mainframe technology, and associated third party software products. ● Provide support and train, counsel and mentor government employees, junior technicians, and engineers within the teams. ● Strong analytical and creative critical thinking skills. ● Technical proficiency and customer-facing skills. ● Generally works without consulting their manager.
• Experience: Bachelor’s and 5+ years of related experience required.
• Certification: CompTIA A+ or Security+ within the last 3 years.
• Government Clearance: Security Clearance of Secret within the last 5 years.
• Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is USD 90,000.00 To USD 144,000.00 As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth.
• All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.
• Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time.
• The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
• We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
• If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.