What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior z/OS Systems Programmer position at BetaNXT Inc?
Job Role
- Senior z/OS Systems Programmer
Our Company:
BetaNXT powers the future of connected wealth management infrastructure solutions, leveraging real-time data capabilities to enhance the wealth advisor experience. Combining industry expertise with the power of our proven Beta, Maxit, and Mediant businesses, we are focused on solving our customers’ most demanding integration challenges with flexible, efficient, connected solutions that anticipate their changing needs. Our comprehensive approach reduces enterprise cost, streamlines operations processes, increases advisor productivity, and enhances the investor experience. Together with BetaNXT, wealth management firms are transforming their platforms into differentiating assets that enable enterprise scale and stimulate commercial growth. For more information visit www.betanxt.com.
The Role:
- This role is critical for maintaining the overall availability of the BetaNXT mainframe environment, which is the core/source of the BETA Host product offering.
Job Duties:
- Architecture/planning of mainframe computing environment to support business application environment
- Install/maintain mainframe z/OS operating system software in multiple SYSPLEX, GDPS environment (3 sites, 5 CECs, 40 LPARs)
- Install/maintain critical 3rd party software
- Tailoring of various z/OS subsystems, including JES2, USS, SMF, etc
- Management of various security controls (TLS certificates, TLS protocols, ciphers, etc.)
- Assist hardware team in refresh/upgraded planning and implementation
- Administer IBM Cryptographic environment
- Work with vendors for system support / problem resolution
- Participate in business continuance planning/testing/execution
- Provide on-call support (rotation)
Skills Required
- 10 years installing and maintaining z/OS operating system, as well as 3rd party products.
- Experience with utility programs and products including: ISPF, IDCAMS, CLISTS/REXX, SORT, TSO, SMP/E
- Experience in SYSPLEX environment management, such as changes to CFRM policy, LOGR policy, WLM policy
- Comprehensive experience in critical subsystems, including JES2, USS, SMF, etc.
- Comprehensive understanding of IBM hardware: CPU, DASD, CF’s, FICON Switches
- Experience with coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer to team members and other personnel as required
- REXX and Assembler coding a plus
