Z​/VM Systems Programmer Sr Principal at GDIT La Grange, IL

Job Title

z/VM Systems Programmer Sr Principal – GDIT – La Grange, IL.

Location:

Any Location / Remote

Job Requisition: RQ211170 (Regular)

Clearance Level: None (Must Currently Possess and Must Be Able to Obtain)

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

• 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

Education: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science or related field

Experience: 10+ years of related experience, with at least 7+ years supporting IBM Mainframes

• 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)
• Experience with TCP/IP, RACF, Dir Maint, IBM Operations Manager, Backup and Restore Manager, and Tape Manager
• Experience with session managers and assembler language programs

• 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

• zLinux experience (plus but not required)
• OSA, VSWITCH and Dynamic IOCP configuration experience (plus)

Salary Range: $119,000 – $161,000 (salary determined by experience, location and contractual requirements)

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays, parental, military, bereavement, jury duty), and a Paid Family Leave program (up to 160 hours in 12 months). Other offerings include short and long‑term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Travel: 10–25%

Telecommuting Options:
Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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