Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer (z/OS-Network)

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Calling all innovators – find your future at Fiserv.</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">We’re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we’re involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12px"><span id="0"><b>Job Title</b></span></span></p>Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer (z/OS-Network)<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>About your role:</b></p><p>In this role you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and administration of TCP/IP, VTAM Unix System Services and portions of z/OS.  You will also participate in Disaster Recovery exercises, support governance requirements and audits and work with capacity and performance teams in proactively addressing potential performance issues impacting service levels.</p><p></p><p><b>What you’ll do:</b></p><ul><li>Install and maintain Connect:Direct (NDM), MSM and InterTest Batch utilizing SMP/E</li><li>Design and develop utilities (REXX) to streamline processes</li><li>Support a redundant TCPIP network for a Parallel Sysplex by making use of Dynamic VIPA and Sysplex Distributor and HiperSockets</li><li>Support non-shared USS file system in a Shared File system accessible by all LPARs within a Sysplex</li><li>Support and diagnose AT-TLS configurations</li><li>Troubleshoot started task abends utilizing IPCS</li><li>Apply Ciphers and license certificates</li><li>Resolving network connection issues utilizing packet traces</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Experience you'll need to have:</b></p><ul><li>9+ years of experience with the z/OS mainframe communications experience</li><li>7+ years of experience with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and possess a deep understanding of core networking protocols as well has hands on Cisco routers and switches</li><li>7+ years of experience configuring and managing secure data transmissions with firewalls and VPNs</li><li>7+ years of experience with JCL, UNIX Shell, IBM system utilities, and network monitoring tools</li><li>Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, military, and work experience</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Experience that would be great to have:</b></p><ul><li>Cloud networking familiarity with hybrid cloud environments and Z integration</li><li>Experience in the financial services industry or other highly regulated industries</li></ul><p></p><p><b>How you'll work:</b></p><ul><li>This role requires being on-call during non-standard and/or overnight hours on a rotational basis</li><li>This role requires use of a computer and audio equipment</li></ul><p></p><p><b>#zOS</b></p><p><b>#IBM</b></p><p><b>#WeAreMainframe</b></p><p><b>#SystemsProgramming<br>#IBM</b></p><p><b>#LI-CD1</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Salary Range:</b></p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">$109,000.00-$152,000.00</span><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>These pay ranges apply to employees in Maryland. 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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. </p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application or otherwise participating in the overall hiring process, please contact <a href="mailto:AskHR.US@fiserv.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AskHR.US@fiserv.com</a>. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility to your application status. 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