Job Description

GDIT TSS is currently seeking a REMOTE Systems Engineer Sr to join our team. (Travel to this area may be required 2 times a year).

In this role, you will provide mainframe technical support for eMedNY and NCMMIS zOS and zVM environments, along with related program products for utilizing zSeries hardware, Multi-LPAR, zOS systems operating in a parallel sysplex 4 way data sharing environment.

Task and responsibilities in this role include, but are not limited to the following:

* Responsible for support, installation, upgrades and maintenance of IBM zSeries mainframes and multiple LPAR images.
* Responsible for Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD).
* Build and distribute configuration documents and diagrams utilizing word, excel, powerpoint and visio programs
* Provide Level 2 & 3 problem analysis & resolution and service request fulfillment for client & GDIT internal environments.
* Participate in service restoration teams, hardware and software upgrades, remote (which could include travel) disaster recovery exercises.
* Have working knowledge of zOS, MVS, JCL and zVM.
* Interface with Z/OS engineers in support of the application and architecture teams.

To qualify, you must meet these basic qualifications:
* BA/BS - 5 plus years of related experience
* This position will involve a high degree of technical complexity and a significant level of Mainframe Architecture interface.
* Technology knowledge of zSeries hardware for large mainframe environments consisting of zSeries mainframe, peripheral devices consisting of IBM DASD and Tape Library equipment and ficon switching.
* zOS - Experience with zOS operating System and related customization parameters related to IODF configurations in a Multi-LPAR, Parallel Sysplex environment.
* zVM - basic knowledge of commands to verify changes in hardware and assist in troubleshooting hardware problems.
* Knowledge of Mainframe Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD) and it's IOCP program.
* HCD -IODF - Primary areas of responsibilities would include working with this program for current use and in client upgrade projects to fit client business requirements, testing and implementation.
* Knowledge of Mainframe Hardware Management Console and Service Element (HMC/SE).
* Knowledge or experience with IBM's Resource Link and Chpid Mapping Tool.
* Knowledge or experience with Mainframe EC/MCL and troubleshooting maintenance methodologies.
* Working knowledge of laptop/desktop functions, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office programs.

Desirable
* Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work others within and outside of Mainframe team for planning purposes and Project support
* Working knowledge of IBM's Trusted Key Entry (TKE) functions with a basic knowledge of EP11 and CCA encryption or willing to learn
* Understand SYSPLEX requirements, Channel signaling and overall Sysplex configurations.
* Knowledge of zOS TCPIP and VTAM
* Skills to lead technical projects and coordinate multiple tasks under time and resource constraints.

The likely salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000, this is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary; rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

T elecommuting Options:
Some Telecommuting Allowed

Work Location:
Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.nnGDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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