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This results-oriented job requires a solid understanding of mainframe sub-subsystems in a large scale parallel sysplex IBM zEnterprise environment.\nESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES\nInstall, upgrade, and manage CICS/MQ environments in all test and production LPARs\nMonitor the health of the CICS/MQ environments and help troubleshoot issues to determine root cause\nSupport the IBM Z Mainframe z/OS environment using SMP/E, ISPF/SDSF. 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It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.\nCompliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.\nAs a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. \nFurthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. 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