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The impact you will have in this role: The Lead Platform Engineer is responsible for design analysis, documentation, testing, installation, implementation, optimization, maintenance and support for the z/OS Operating System, Third Party products, the UNIX System Services environment, Mainframe WebSphere Application Server, and WebSphere Liberty. You willcollaborate with application developers, middleware support, database administrators, and other IT professionals.Requires experience with z/OS, JES2, USS internals, SMP/E installations, and mainframe vendor product knowledge. Skills in creating and managing web sites using both common and advanced Web programming languages is advantageous. What You'll Do: Perform design analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and support for the mainframe infrastructure environment Install and manage mainframe software deployments in a highly granular SYSPLEX environment Experience with installing, and maintaining WASz and Liberty Enhance reporting and automation using supported mainframe tools such as JCL, REXX, SAS, SQL, PYTHON and Java/JavaScript Complete assignments by due dates, without detailed supervision Responsible for Incident, Problem, and Change Management for all assigned products Ensure incidents and problems are closed according to domain standards, and all change management requirements are strictly followed Mitigates risk by following established procedures and monitoring controls, spotting key errors, and demonstrating strong ethical behavior. Participate in team on-call coverage rotation, which includes tactical systems administration and provide weekend support Aligns risk and control processes into day-to-day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; escalates appropriately. Participate in disaster recovery tests (on weekends) Actively engage in strategic goals for mainframe engineering, the department and organization Provide input and follow-through for continuous improvement to mainframe systems engineering processes and procedures Perform level 1 network troubleshooting for mainframe applications. Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Talents Needed for Success: Accountability: Demonstrates reliability by taking necessary actions to continuously meet required deadlines and goals. Global Collaboration: Applies global perspective when working within a team by being aware of ones own style and ensures all relevant parties are involved in key team tasks and decisions. Communication: Articulates information clearly and presents information effectively and confidently when working with others. Influencing: Convinces others by making a strong case, bringing others along to their viewpoint; maintains strong, trusting relationships, while at the same time is comfortable challenging ideas. Innovation and Creativity: Thinks > Additional Qualification: A minimum of 6+ years System Programmers experience in an IBM z/OS environment REXX programming experience preferred HTML, XML, Java, and Java Script programming experience is preferred Experience with Mainframe system automation (BMC AMI Ops) is a plus Understanding of VTAM and TCP/IP is a plus. Knowledge of Ansible, Splunk, Snowflake, ZOWE, SAS is a plus Knowledge of Bitbucket, Jira and DevOps orchestration tools are a plus Excellent written and verbal skills. The ability to multitask and work in a team environment is a must. Excellent customer service skills to be able to develop mutuallybeneficial relationships with a diverse set of customers. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards is a plus Experience in a 24x7 global environment with knowledge of system highavailability (HA), design and industry standard disaster recovery practices.
