BMC is looking for a talented z/OS Platform Systems Admin to join our family working on packaging, enhancing, and monitoring internal systems used to deliver mainframe products to BMC customers. You will be working as a member of the Mainframe Tech Services infrastructure support team. Our mission is to provide the IBM system Z infrastructure (hardware and software) required by the ZSolutions business unit R&D, Sales and Customer Support organizations. You will work in conjunction with the Mainframe Tech Services team members and with the various ZSolutions teams to define, configure, install, modify and make available the appropriate z/OS, z/VM and Linux on z hardware and software products to be used for their product development and testing purposes. In addition, you will be responsible for installing the software service, e.g. IBM RSU & PUT, provided by the manufacturers. Here is how, through this exciting role, YOU will contribute to BMC's and your own success: Install, test, implement, maintain, enhance, interface and support operating systems, subsystems, and infrastructure applications and/or associated facilities. Provisioning z/OS, z/VM and zLinux LPARs or virtual systems. Ongoing maintenance and support including review of vendor-supplied maintenance materials, for example IBM RSU & PUT, to insure installation of recommended levels of software/firmware service. Assist team with hardware technology selection and configuration. Insure interoperability of operating system and programs products from IBM and/or ISVs. Perform problem analysis and work with IBM to resolve problems on all supported subsystems. Communicate effectively with R&D users and management at all levels. Work with members of the Mainframe Tech Services support group to test operating system and program products to insure compatibility with vendor-supplied changes. Participate in vendor early ship/early support programs as needed. Participate in BMC beta/early ship/early support programs whenever possible and feasible. Implement new hardware and software technologies as required. Develops documentation and provides knowledge transfer to peers. Participating in project teams as subject matter expert, relating to the support of existing technologies and the selection and implementation of new technologies. Demonstrate teamwork support by expressing a collaborative attitude and sharing technical know-how. Support BMC disaster recovery/business continuity programs as directed. To ensure youre set up for success, you will bring the following skillset & experience: You have 7+ years experience as a systems programmer with knowledge of a current zSeries operating system z/OS. You have a minimum of five years of systems support background, including a working knowledge of procedures to apply IBM software service. You are expert with installation, configuration and maintenance processes. You are expert with IBM products and utilities; prefer experience with BMC utilities. You have thorough problem-solving skills, a demonstrated ability to work issues to resolution, and independent work habits are necessary requirements. You have ability to manage multiple, simultaneous tasks, to remain calm, cordial, and effective during the resolution of time critical system interruptions/difficulties/failures. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You have working knowledge of z/OS systems administration, including USS, TSO, ISPF, SDSF, JES2/JES3, JCL, HCD, SMF, Sysplex, and WLM. Whilst these are nice to have, our team can help you develop in the following skills: File transfer products experience SMP/E knowledge
