Bank of America
Mainframe Operator
Chandler, Arizona;Richmond, Virginia; Plano, Texas
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Job Description:
This job is responsible for being the first point of contact for requests or service failure incidents and maintaining stability for a portfolio of applications. Key responsibilities include performing initial investigations, mitigating impacts through routines and engaging in triages, responding to user requests, and working with technology teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues. Job expectations include following well defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and partnering with experts to improve service levels by proposing changes to monitoring, alerting, and configuration.
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Job Description:
This job is responsible for being the first point of contact for requests or service failure incidents and maintaining stability for a portfolio of applications. Key responsibilities include performing initial investigations, mitigating impacts through routines and engaging in triages, responding to user requests, and working with technology teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues. Job expectations include following well defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and partnering with experts to improve service levels by proposing changes to monitoring, alerting, and configuration. This is a traditional Mainframe Operator position.
Responsibilities:
Monitors and supports application components and related infrastructure, acts as the first point of contact for users, and responds to alerts regarding potential production incidents
Interprets and monitors dashboards, tools, and reports in order to proactively identify and address potential issues prior to production impact, escalating issues to senior team members or subject matter experts as needed
Performs environment routing and cycling, implements splash pages, and conducts user ID administration accessprovisioning/deprovisioning(additions, modifications, deletions) for applications
Works with technical partners to generate status updates, create technical detail for awareness communications, such as infrastructure, application and client impact, and component points of failure, and schedules follow up meetings
Partners with change and release teams to support implementations and proactively identify potential issues resulting from changes
Tracks incidents and requests in a defined system, executes procedures reliably, fulfills requests from business users and operations, and escalates issues as needed to solve incidents quickly
Keeps operational procedures updated and provides data that adheres to documentation requirements and audits
Required Qualifications:
THIS IS A THIRD SHIFT, ELEVEN HOUR, 4 DAYS PER WEEK POSITION
DAYS WILL BE EITHER SUNDAY THRU WEDNESDAY OR WEDNESDAY THRU SATURDAY
Has 5+ years of experience with IBM z/OS or AS400/iSeries infrastructures, workloads and operations.
Understands the sensitive and critical nature of data processing and service level agreements and be able to proactively contribute to organizational goals and delivery targets.
Shows the ability to respond to alerts regarding potential production incidents.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment with flawless execution, working collaboratively with cross-functional, cross-cultural teams
Perform analysis using monitoring tools and reports in order to proactively identify and work with senior team members to address potential issues prior to production impact. Be able to Interpret monitors and dashboards to proactively identify anomalies.
Ability to train junior talent.
Represents the team on triage calls.
Able to use ticketing tools such as BMC Remedy or ServiceNow. Has an understanding of ITSM policies.
Desired Qualifications:
Technical experiences includes operator level knowledge of JES2 and MVS commands sets and console operations.
The ability to navigate and provide operator level control over CICS and IMS.
Knowledge of standard mainframe tools such as:MAINVIEW, Omegamon,Tivoli, SA/Zos, CAO, OPS/MVS, TMON, NETVIEW, TBSM, and HMC
Strong knowledge of IPL and POR procedures is required.
Technical experiences includes expert operator level knowledge of Robot Console, Robot Network, Robot Schedule.
Understand object/data replication and its impact on the environment.
Understand access security.
Perform saves and restores using BRMS.
Knowledge of iSeries maintenance procedures.
Skills:
Adaptability
Analytical Thinking
Influence
Production Support
Risk Management
Automation
Collaboration
Result Orientation
Solution Delivery Process
Solution Design
Business Acumen
DevOps Practices
Innovative Thinking
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Shift:
3rd shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
Bank of America and its affiliates consider for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our teammates.
To view the "Know your Rights" poster, CLICK HERE (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) .
View the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance (https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf) .
Bank of America aims to create a workplace free from the dangers and resulting consequences of illegal and illicit drug use and alcohol abuse. Our Drug-Free Workplace and Alcohol Policy ("Policy") establishes requirements to prevent the presence or use of illegal or illicit drugs or unauthorized alcohol on Bank of America premises and to provide a safe work environment.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. Should you be offered a role with Bank of America, your hiring manager will provide you with information on the in-office expectations associated with your role. These expectations are subject to change at any time and at the sole discretion of the Company. To the extent you have a disability or sincerely held religious belief for which you believe you need a reasonable accommodation from this requirement, you must seek an accommodation through the Bank's required accommodation request process before your first day of work.
This communication provides information about certain Bank of America benefits. Receipt of this document does not automatically entitle you to benefits offered by Bank of America. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this communication. However, if there are discrepancies between this communication and the official plan documents, the plan documents will always govern. Bank of America retains the discretion to interpret the terms or language used in any of its communications according to the provisions contained in the plan documents. Bank of America also reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plan in its sole discretion at any time for any reason.
Chandler, Arizona;Richmond, Virginia; Plano, Texas
To proceed with your application, you must be at least 18 years of age.
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Refer a friend
To proceed with your application, you must be at least 18 years of age.
Acknowledge (https://ghr.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Lateral-US/job/Chandler/Mainframe-Operator_25037820-1)
Job Description:
This job is responsible for being the first point of contact for requests or service failure incidents and maintaining stability for a portfolio of applications. Key responsibilities include performing initial investigations, mitigating impacts through routines and engaging in triages, responding to user requests, and working with technology teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues. Job expectations include following well defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and partnering with experts to improve service levels by proposing changes to monitoring, alerting, and configuration.
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Job Description:
This job is responsible for being the first point of contact for requests or service failure incidents and maintaining stability for a portfolio of applications. Key responsibilities include performing initial investigations, mitigating impacts through routines and engaging in triages, responding to user requests, and working with technology teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues. Job expectations include following well defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and partnering with experts to improve service levels by proposing changes to monitoring, alerting, and configuration. This is a traditional Mainframe Operator position.
Responsibilities:
Monitors and supports application components and related infrastructure, acts as the first point of contact for users, and responds to alerts regarding potential production incidents
Interprets and monitors dashboards, tools, and reports in order to proactively identify and address potential issues prior to production impact, escalating issues to senior team members or subject matter experts as needed
Performs environment routing and cycling, implements splash pages, and conducts user ID administration accessprovisioning/deprovisioning(additions, modifications, deletions) for applications
Works with technical partners to generate status updates, create technical detail for awareness communications, such as infrastructure, application and client impact, and component points of failure, and schedules follow up meetings
Partners with change and release teams to support implementations and proactively identify potential issues resulting from changes
Tracks incidents and requests in a defined system, executes procedures reliably, fulfills requests from business users and operations, and escalates issues as needed to solve incidents quickly
Keeps operational procedures updated and provides data that adheres to documentation requirements and audits
Required Qualifications:
THIS IS A THIRD SHIFT, ELEVEN HOUR, 4 DAYS PER WEEK POSITION
DAYS WILL BE EITHER SUNDAY THRU WEDNESDAY OR WEDNESDAY THRU SATURDAY
Has 5+ years of experience with IBM z/OS or AS400/iSeries infrastructures, workloads and operations.
Understands the sensitive and critical nature of data processing and service level agreements and be able to proactively contribute to organizational goals and delivery targets.
Shows the ability to respond to alerts regarding potential production incidents.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment with flawless execution, working collaboratively with cross-functional, cross-cultural teams
Perform analysis using monitoring tools and reports in order to proactively identify and work with senior team members to address potential issues prior to production impact. Be able to Interpret monitors and dashboards to proactively identify anomalies.
Ability to train junior talent.
Represents the team on triage calls.
Able to use ticketing tools such as BMC Remedy or ServiceNow. Has an understanding of ITSM policies.
Desired Qualifications:
Technical experiences includes operator level knowledge of JES2 and MVS commands sets and console operations.
The ability to navigate and provide operator level control over CICS and IMS.
Knowledge of standard mainframe tools such as:MAINVIEW, Omegamon,Tivoli, SA/Zos, CAO, OPS/MVS, TMON, NETVIEW, TBSM, and HMC
Strong knowledge of IPL and POR procedures is required.
Technical experiences includes expert operator level knowledge of Robot Console, Robot Network, Robot Schedule.
Understand object/data replication and its impact on the environment.
Understand access security.
Perform saves and restores using BRMS.
Knowledge of iSeries maintenance procedures.
Skills:
Adaptability
Analytical Thinking
Influence
Production Support
Risk Management
Automation
Collaboration
Result Orientation
Solution Delivery Process
Solution Design
Business Acumen
DevOps Practices
Innovative Thinking
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Shift:
3rd shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
Bank of America and its affiliates consider for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our teammates.
To view the "Know your Rights" poster, CLICK HERE (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) .
View the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance (https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf) .
Bank of America aims to create a workplace free from the dangers and resulting consequences of illegal and illicit drug use and alcohol abuse. Our Drug-Free Workplace and Alcohol Policy ("Policy") establishes requirements to prevent the presence or use of illegal or illicit drugs or unauthorized alcohol on Bank of America premises and to provide a safe work environment.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. Should you be offered a role with Bank of America, your hiring manager will provide you with information on the in-office expectations associated with your role. These expectations are subject to change at any time and at the sole discretion of the Company. To the extent you have a disability or sincerely held religious belief for which you believe you need a reasonable accommodation from this requirement, you must seek an accommodation through the Bank's required accommodation request process before your first day of work.
This communication provides information about certain Bank of America benefits. Receipt of this document does not automatically entitle you to benefits offered by Bank of America. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this communication. However, if there are discrepancies between this communication and the official plan documents, the plan documents will always govern. Bank of America retains the discretion to interpret the terms or language used in any of its communications according to the provisions contained in the plan documents. Bank of America also reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plan in its sole discretion at any time for any reason.