MF Z Engineer

Client is seeking a Mainframe Engineering Consultant to join their team in Jersey City, NJ.

End to end knowledge/experience with IBM System Z10 or Z9 architectures is required.

The individual in this role needs to have knowledge of capacity planning on IBM system Z. Work at the highest systems level to provide expert advice and counsel to users, management and IT project teams for systems of the most complex nature. Evaluate new technologies and develops departmental standard practices.

This position is responsible for the providing comprehensive support for design, implementation, and 3rd level support of all IBM System 'Z' based applications for systems. This includes all program products require to run on these platforms.

Qualified candidates will be able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences and have a good understanding and experience of server and client side architectures and systems design.

Experience/Knowledge:

BS/BA, (Education may be substituted for increased years in experience on a year-for-year basis.)

5 years expertise in z/VM with Z/Linux is required.

Update, maintain and tune z/VM operating systems and IFL's.

Understanding of configuring zLinux and Z/VM.

SMPE, HMC,OSA,I/O configurations, Book Technology, Capacity on Demand.

Mentor Junior personnel.

Out-of-the-box thinker driven to lower costs using conventional/non-conventional solutions.

Experience with SAN Switching Fabrics/protocols: Brocade, Cisco, Fiber Channel, Fiber Channel over Internet Protocol (FCIP), FICON.

Financial Services industry experience desired.

Strong understanding of project management methodologies and processes.

Excellent time management and organizational skills. Must be able to prepare, present, and maintain technical documentation.

Excellent computer skills are necessary in Microsoft Word, Excel, Presentation, Project, and Visio.

Clinet offers a competitive compensation package and an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, performance-based Bonus program, PTO, 401K, tuition assistance and more.