[Hiring] Senior z/OS Systems Programmer @Broadcom

Role Description

The Senior level z/OS Systems Programmer plans, implements, maintains, and provides technical guidance for product installation, upgrades, and application of maintenance to include IBM Mainframe z/OS and third-party software and utilities. The role is primarily responsible for installation and maintenance for Broadcom Mainframe Software and associated customer home-grown systems.

This role delivers full time to a government agency. The ideal candidate will have experience delivering in a remote/office environment as a client-facing technician in a staff augmentation role for a service provider to government agency partners. Off-hours support for new product maintenance applications is required to support changes made in the environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer installing and maintaining software.
• Experience performing software installations using SMP/e and industry knowledge using z/OSMF for product installations.
• Knowledge using Broadcom Mainframe Software is preferable such as CA Common Services, CA Gen, CA Endevor, CA Librarian, CA Datacom or equivalent.
• Ability to manage multiple Sysplexes with up to 60+ LPAR’s using these and other related products.
• Experience supporting Broadcom Software and third-party products in support of Disaster Recovery testing.
• Experience working for the government.
• DOD 8570 or 8140 computing environment certification such as CompTIA A+ is a mandated requirement for this position.
• CompTIA Security+ certification is a plus.
• Active Security Clearance level of Secret is a mandated requirement for this position.
• Ability to document test plans and package software changes with back-out plans and coordinate change control using Service Now or other related systems supported software lifecycle.
• Understanding of ITIL change process and working with government ITSM CAB organizations who approve change.
• Ensure installed software products are compliant with the current mainframe operating system.
• Ensure new release and version analysis is performed in lower environments prior to being deployed to production.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills; works well under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to determine root cause analysis, interpret traces, open cases related to vendor software issues, respond to questions, issues, and concerns along with managing shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.
• Ability to effectively drive execution and own responsibility for overall success of product installations and support off hours as needed.
• Ability to make decisions independently and respond to client management questions related to z/OS operating systems, Broadcom mainframe technology, and associated third party software products.
• Provide support and train, counsel and mentor government employees, junior technicians, and engineers within the teams.
• Strong analytical and creative critical thinking skills.
• Technical proficiency and customer-facing skills.
• Generally works without consulting their manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and 5+ years of related experience required.
• CompTIA A+ or Security+ within the last 3 years.
• Security Clearance of Secret within the last 5 years.

Benefits

• The annual base salary range for this position is USD 90,000.00 To USD 144,000.00.
• Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
• Opportunity to receive a competitive new hire equity grant and annual equity awards.
• Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package:
• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(K) participation including company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time.
• Follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.