Introduction

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Your Role and Responsibilities

This role will require in-depth knowledge and understanding of both the z/OS mainframe operating system, as well as the data management layer of the system, known as DFSMS (Data Facility Storage Management Subsystem). The candidate is not generally expected to have this knowledge upon job entry, but will be expected to be very willing and motivated to learn this technology as the entry point of the position. We have a strong education program to assist with this learning.

Regarding the day-to-day of the position, debuggers, creative problem solvers and solution finders wanted. DFSMS Technical Support is looking for individuals who enjoy scavenger hunts, puzzles, alternative numbering systems, and complex programming analysis. Are you who we are looking for? Technical Support is an always-changing and exciting industry with room to exercise your creative muscles in a way that directly benefits IBM clients all over the world. You will be working with a team of well known experts in the mainframe industry -with many patents and publications to show for it -to solve complex and technical defect related problems.

DFSMS Support is not your typical tech support. Engineers on the DFSMS Support teams are responsible for not only reading and debugging source code, as well as understanding how the products function, but also being able to articulate complex concepts to clients who have varying levels of experience with the product set.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Science, or related field, and/or equivalent experience.

• A strong candidate should have good written and verbal communication skills and a strong programming or engineering background.

• Knowledge or experience working with one or more of:

• Operating system administration, command usage, or troubleshooting

• Operating system internals (e.g., kernel, file system, networking, client-server, performance)

• Programming and scripting languages (e.g., C, Java, Python, or Shell)

• Data structure concepts and algorithms

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

A huge benefit for skills in:

• z/OS assembler, PL/X or SVC dump debugging experience

• z/OS support, development, test or system programming experience

• Client facing technical support professional experience

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Location Statementoffers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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