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At FIS, we’re faster. Our teams are empowered to learn, grow, and make an impact together-in their careers and communities. We deliver innovation that advances the way the world pays, banks and invests. If you want to grow personally and professionally, we’d like to know: Are you FIS?\nAbout the Team:\nThe Mainframe Network System team has responsibility for the connectivity portions of mainframe z/OS LPARs and printers and print components. This includes products/systems such as VTAM, TCP/IP, PAGENT, NJE and RJE printers and associated products. The support is across multiple physical mainframe locations consisting of many LPARs in various configurations, which include stand-alone and parallel sysplex environments. We are looking for a motivated, self-starter who is anxious to step in and contribute while expanding your technical knowledge and skills.\nJob Description:\nThe z/OS Systems Programmer Senior - Network Systems is a senior level member of a z/OS network system and associated network and print components team. The team supports several physical environments consisting of multiple z/OS environments/systems, including a mix of stand-alone LPARs and parallel sysplex LPARs, in a large and diverse high availability environment. The position will include:\nCandidate should have a minimum of five or more years experience for a senior level position in a z/OS environment\nConfiguration and support of connectivity within the mainframe environment and external networks\nAssignments to highly visible, sensitive and critical systems.\nGathering documentation for research and problem resolution of z/OS connectivity issues that may involve capturing and analyzing traces, dumps, and logs\nCustomization, maintenance, and problem resolution for OEM or operating system network products and print solutions. \nVendor list includes:\nIBM z/OS Communication Server VTAM, TCPIP and related components, IBM z/OS Netview, LRS print services, CA TPX Session Manager, and other vendor products\nUtilize and maintain tools such as Netview to monitor resources\nWork with Users, Clients, and Business Partners to provide connectivity or to resolve issues with the ability to provide communication on issues or complex information to a wide audience based on knowledge.\nCustomization, configuration, maintenance and problem resolution for SNA and TCPIP configurations\nCoding and problem resolution for installation exits\nInteraction and effective communication with many different groups, including application support, hardware support, operations support, and various levels of management\nShould be able to explain technical information to non-technical personnel\nProvide 24x7x365 on-call support on a rotating basis and perform other on-call duties as required.\nAble to work system maintenance/implementation windows which are generally 1 AM to 5 AM Central Time on Sunday mornings, but can be anytime during the weekend\nWork with various groups in evaluating and recommending hardware and software products\nEvaluate, estimate, and provide recommendations for new clients\nMaintain and provide documentation\nPrepare for disaster recovery and participate in recovery tests and actual disaster recovery, if declared\nHighly-skilled with extensive proficiency and provides second (2nd/3rd) level support for production issues\nPerforms work as a project team member for technical or operational projects.\nIdentifies and defines business requirements for major projects, new systems/applications, policy changes or related projects.\nPerforms troubleshooting and diagnoses of system/application problems.\nCommunicates with internal teams and/or clients regarding problem solving, testing, and related activities.\nDevelops, documents and implements standards, guidelines, direction and education on process/procedures for staff.Creating and modifying REXX and CLISTs\nWork locally in the Brown Deer Data Center (Milwaukee, WI area) during normal US business hours (roughly around 8 AM to 5 PM Central time) and possibly travel to work with similar groups and provide service in other FIS data centers or clients of FIS. \nSupport of other strategic data centers, regardless of physical location of employee\nMinimum Requirements:\nPossess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including a vocabulary and style which permits the conveyance of technical information clearly, concisely and unambiguously.\nBe able to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences in a group presentation setting.\nHave a demeanor and communications style which is commensurate with client facing communications.\nBe self-motivating and able to work in a fast-paced environment and work on multiple tasks - completing those tasks within the given timeframe\nBe able to function as a team member in a multi-group, multi-team member environment\nBe able to use Microsoft PC products like MS-Word and MS-EXCEL\nHave at least 7 years programming experience in a technical environment.\nBe able to perform the functions listed in job description\nBe able to use TSO/ISPF sufficiently\nBe proficient in configuration, maintenance, and diagnostics in z/OS Communication Server SNA and TCP/IP services\nBe knowledgeable in using SMP/e\nBe able to work independently with only administrative supervision on highly complex projects with extensive latitude for independent judgment.\nDevelop, document and implement standards, guidelines, direction and education on process/procedures for staff.\nBe knowledgeable with OEM print products\nBe knowledgeable with OEM session management products\nEducation:\nCollege Degree or equivalent work experience.\nCurrent and future sponsorship are not available for this position\nExperience:\nCandidate should have a minimum of five or more years’ experience for a senior level position in a z/OS environment\nDesired Qualifications:\n7+ years of experience working with the Network system side of Mainframe environments in a parallel sysplex environment\nMultiple LPAR environments\nSecurity knowledge\nCertificate knowledge\nWireshark knowledge\nPolicy Agent knowledge\nEncryption knowledge\nKnowledge of Project Management methods and techniques\nKnowledgeable with network monitoring and automation tools\nKnowledgeable with z/OS Unix System Services\nFIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $90,040.00 - $153,070.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Privacy Statement\nFIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.\nEEOC Statement\nFIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here\nFor positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.\nSourcing Model\nRecruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. 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