Job Description
z/OS Systems Programmer Senior 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 i
- 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
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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