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General Dynamics Information Technology · 1 week ago

z/VM Systems Programmer Sr Principal

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $161K/yr

10+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company delivering consulting, technology, and mission services. As a z/VM Systems Programmer Sr Principal, you will support IBM Mainframes, perform upgrades to the z/VM OS, and engage in critical problem resolution, ensuring impactful contributions to the mission of our customers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support IBM Mainframes

Plan and perform upgrades to the z/VM OS and ISV products

Support day-to-day activities and resolve problems on client systems

Provide support for zLinux guests

Monitor system performance and implement tuning and capacity planning improvements

Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and policies

Provide support for offsite disaster recovery tests

Engage with situations that require a high degree of technical complexity and a significant level of customer interface

Work well in a team environment

Qualification

Z/VMIBM z/OSApache VelocityTCP/IPREXXVMSESZLinuxProblem analysisClear communicationTeam collaborationProject management

Required

Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

Experience: 10+ years of related experience, with at least 7+ of those years having experience supporting IBM Mainframes

Detailed knowledge of z/VM systems, z/VM management tools, and Velocity software

Experience planning and performing upgrades to z/VM OS and ISV products

In-depth knowledge of VMSES, REXX, Shared File System (SFS) and Open Edition (Byte File System) required

Experience with TCP/IP, RACF, DirMaint, IBM Operations Manager, Backup and Restore Manager, and Tape Manager

Experience with session managers and assembler language programs

The ability to manage small groups, lead projects, and coordinate multiple tasks under time and resource constraints

The ability to analyze complex problems and issues, then propose a well-thought-out practical solution

The ability to prioritize workloads effectively to meet changing business needs

Clear and concise communication skills

Self-motivated and self directed-individual with a positive attitude

Ability to work well in a team environment

Ability to project a professional image

Overtime and weekend work occasionally required; some travel necessary

Provide a 24/7 service on-call to clients

Must be able to work with staff in geographically diverse locations

Preferred

zLinux experience would be a plus but not required

OSA, VSWITCH and Dynamic IOCP configuration experience would also be a plus

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages

401K with company match

Paid time off

Variety of medical plan options

Some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

Vision plan

Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.gdit.com/

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