z/OS Systems Engineer

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Job Description

U.S. Bank is seeking a z/OS Systems Programmer that has extensive experience in mainframe technologies with an emphasis on installation/upgrading, tuning, and troubleshooting of z/OS and third-party software. This individual should be self-motivated and driven to help contribute toward the success of our mainframe technology initiatives. This person will work in a team environment supporting multiple systems in a highly redundant and robust mainframe environment. Participate in project teams to implement new capabilities and technologies. Suggest new or alternative products and solutions to modernize and streamline our environment. Lead projects and efforts across multiple teams.

Responsibilities Include

-Create and follow a standardized product upgrade methodology

-Lead/participate in resolution of complex z/OS problems

-Provide support for z/OS across multiple Sysplex's and data centers

-Collaborate with storage management, performance tuning/capacity planning, security, networking and development teams

-Use SMPE to install/update z/OS software

-Participate in DR recovery and testing

-Configure both z/OS and third-party software

-Document software and hardware configurations and settings

-Work with vendors for system support and problem resolution

-Provide 24X7 on-call support as part of a team rotation

Successful applicants will exemplify US Bank's ethical principles of uncompromising integrity, respect for others, accountability for decisions and actions, and good citizenship.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience

• At least 5 years of experience within a total information technology (IT) environment

• At least 10 years of experience with the design, development and support of technology infrastructure

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Extensive experience in:

-Mainframe technologies including hardware -Technical troubleshooting of z/OS issues -Mainframe monitoring tools as such Mainview and RMF

-Complex z/OS Sysplex environments

-Security managers such as RACF

-IBM GDPS

Subject matter expert in:

-z/OS installation and upgrade processes

-Subsystems such as CICS, IMS, JES2, MQ, and DB2

-Extensive Knowledge in z/OS System parameters and settings

-Configuration of Coupling Facilities

-Mainframe Storage configurations

-Supporting third-party software products such as products from CA/Broadcom, BMC, Compuware

-Knowledge of z/OS Internals

-Mainframe hardware and components

-Assembler and REXX programming knowledge

-Ability to learn new technologies related to automation such as python

Location expectations

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

If there's anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants ( .

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here ( .

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program ( .

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $105,400.00 - $124,000.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.