System Admin III

Diagnoses and resolves z/Series system problems with a focus on extremely high availability. Coordinates outside support resources (vendors) to resolve vendor specific problems in a time-critical environment. Collaborates with other system administrators, systems Programmers, network, and application teams to perform daily activities ranging in complexity and will be responsible for the installation, configuration, upkeep, and reliable operation of the mainframe environment. Installs, tests, and maintains systems software and hardware including operating systems, compilers, utilities, monitoring tools, and network communications components. Evaluate, analyze, diagnose and resolve operating system and program product related issues. Presents statistical utilization and trend analysis, including recommendations to enterprise developers and management. Works with datacenter resources, helps identify CPU reduction opportunities in applications, sub-systems and work with application and system programmers to implement solutions. Reviews, evaluates and makes recommendations on software and hardware changes. Researches system and application problems involving multiple system components and unknown causes, in a time-critical environment. Performs routine and on-call systems programming support and troubleshooting. Performs problem management and resolution for system problems to help application areas, as needed, in troubleshooting, use of tools, information, etc. Completes any other job related duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Purpose, and abide by our Organization's Values. Bachelor's degree in Management, Computer Information Systems or equivalent education and/or experience. Minimum of eight (8) years of Internet-based infrastructure and technology experience. Minimum of 10 years in information technology experience. Strong knowledge of z/OS operating system architecture, installation using SMPE, internals, and recovery scenarios. Networking fundamentals experience, preferably IBM medium to large system mainframes. Thorough knowledge in z/Series, Transaction system products. Strong experience with mainframe automation and monitoring tools. Knowledge and experience with CICS management and administration. Good interpersonal, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. Able to read and understand complex technical documents and periodicals. Ability to work in a team environment, meet deadlines, and take on a high level of responsibility and accountability. Strong project organizational skills. Provide seven day a week, twenty-four hour a day support. Availability for periodic travel to work-site locations. Experience with IT Security (RACF). HCD configuration experience (IOCD, IODF, etc.). Understand and drive cybersecurity best practices as it applies to the applications and systems supported. Security Service Federal Credit Union is an industry leader who has built a reputation of innovation, strength, and stability. We pride ourselves on discovering and developing employees who have exceptional character and a genuine passion for helping others. In return, we deliver a comprehensive total rewards package that supports the financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing of our employees. All employees should demonstrate our SSFCU core values -- Caring, Innovative, Honest, Fair and Dedicated -- while providing enthusiastic, professional, and courteous service to SSFCU members and employees. SSFCU offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefit options include medical, dental and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; company paid employee life insurance; supplemental life insurance plans; supplemental insurance plans for hospital and critical accident; short term disability; company paid long term disability; paid sick and safe leave, paid vacation, 401K match with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, employee tenure and award programs, access to an on-site fitness center or gym membership reimbursement program. Employees can participate in our award-winning Total Wellbeing program focusing on physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. We invest in our communities through our Volunteer Corps and in you, through ongoing growth and development opportunities. We are an EEO Employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.