z/VM Systems Programmer Sr Principal

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Apache Velocity, IBM z/OS, z/VM

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a z/VM Systems Programmer Sr Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a z/VM Systems Programmer Sr Principal, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our customers. You will play a crucial role via the following:

• 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

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The z/VM Systems Programmer Sr Principal, must have:

● 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

● Required Technical Skills:

• 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

● Required Skills:

• 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 Technical Skills:

• zLinux experience would be a plus but not required
• OSA, VSWITCH and Dynamic IOCP configuration experience would also be a plus

● Location: Remote

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $119,000 - $161,000. 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:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The 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. 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. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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