[Hiring] zOS Print Systems Programmer @Unum

Role Description

UNUM is seeking an innovative z/OS Systems Programmer to support and modernize its mainframe environment, focusing on resiliency, future business needs, and emerging technologies. This role involves:

• Installing, configuring, customizing, and maintaining z/OS and related IBM and non-IBM software.
• Collaborating across teams.
• Working on proofs of concept (e.g., zCX, WAZI, data virtualization solutions).
• Evaluating new and existing technologies.
• Preparing the mainframe for future initiatives.
• System monitoring, tuning, troubleshooting, and providing technical guidance to team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or equivalent unique education, specialized experience, skills, knowledge, or training.
• 5+ years of z/OS operating experience.
• Focus on Print products (CA-SPOOL, CA-Deliver, SystemWare, CA-VIEW, LRS, etc).
• Comprehensive knowledge of z/Enterprise server technology, software technology, systems analysis, research techniques, systems development standards, and quality and cost controls.
• Advanced knowledge of components of z/OS operating system, SYSPLEX, CICS/TS, DB2, TSO, JES2, WLM and interaction.
• Skilled at JCL and REXX.
• Knowledge of multiple software components SMPE, HCD/IOD, JES2, VTAM, TCP/IP, TSO/ISPF, SYNCSORT, SDSF, SMF, WLM, RACF, WebSphere MQ, z/OSMF, and various OEM system software such as MOBIUS, Tivoli SA, VPS, CA-VIEW, SAS.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills and multitasking.
• Able to install and integrate third-party software.
• Able to document troubleshoot problems and communicate with business and technical personnel at all levels.
• Understanding/use of cloud technologies.
• RACF security components, concepts, and understanding.

Requirements

• Provide leadership within the team.
• Provide mentoring to others inside and outside the team.
• Research and evaluate software products.
• Ensure 24x7x365 Business reliability, availability, and scalability.
• Support of Capacity Planning, Disaster Recovery, etc.

Benefits

• Access to benefits and resources for employees to invest in themselves.
• Onsite fitness facilities.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employee professional development programs.
• Healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental).
• Insurance benefits (short & long-term disability).
• Performance-based incentive plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution.