Sr. Technical Specialist, Middleware

RBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Mainframe z/OS Systems Administrator, where you'll support and manage WebSphere Application Server for z/OS. This role requires a strong background in Mainframe technology and offers the chance to work with cutting-edge tools while ensuring optimal performance and security. You'll collaborate closely with development teams, implement best practices, and provide 24/7 support. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a progressive environment that values innovation and teamwork. If you thrive in a challenging role and are eager to contribute to a leading financial institution, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

Stock options

World-class training program

Opportunities for challenging work

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Mainframe z/OS experience with installation and support.
• Knowledge of security measures and best practices for WebSphere.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage WebSphere Application Server for z/OS on Mainframe.
• Provide 24x7 environment support and ensure documentation.

Skills

Mainframe z/OS experience

SMP/E

ISPF

Security LDAP

RACF products

JCL

Python

TCP/IP

Critical Thinking

Adaptability

Tools

WebSphere Application Server for z/OS

Dynatrace

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Job Summary

Seeking a talented and experienced Mainframe z/OS Systems Administrator to join our team in supporting and managing our WebSphere Application Server for z/OS and z Connect Enterprise Edition (zCEE) instances on the Mainframe. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Mainframe Technology and possess experience supporting or have an interest in learning and supporting WebSphere Application Server for z/OS and zCEE on z/OS Mainframe.

Job Description

What will you do?

• Working in the middleware support team with a primary focus to provide support for WebSphere Application Server for z/OS and zCEE instances on the z/OS Mainframe Platform.
• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of WebSphere Application Server for z/OS and zCEE on the Mainframe platform.
• Monitoring and performance tuning of WebSphere Application Server for z/OS on the Mainframe Platform.
• Customize the product to adhere to security standards at RBC: Implementation of security measures and best practices for WebSphere Application Server for z/OS on the Mainframe platform.
• Collaboration with development teams to deploy and manage applications on WebSphere Application Server for z/OS in the Mainframe environment.
• Ensure that changes are documented in the RBC change management system and emergency changes destined for the production systems are within the organizational standards.
• Provide 24x7 environment support which requires evening/weekend implementation involvement and On-Call support.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• 5+ years of Mainframe z/OS experience installing, supporting, and troubleshooting issues in the Mainframe environment.
• General key areas of knowledge should be SMP/E, ISPF, SDSF, JES2, SMF, RMF, VSAM, USS, IPCS, Etc.
• Good knowledge of security LDAP and RACF products.
• Good knowledge of Certificate Management with RACF and TLS (setup and troubleshooting).
• Familiarity with scripting languages for automation and monitoring such as JCL, REXX, TSO, Unix Shell scripting, Python, Etc.
• Understanding of TCP/IP and HTTP protocols and well as DVIPA and SYSPLEX DISTRIBUTOR.
• Supporting a 24x7 environment which requires evening/weekend implementation involvement and On-Call support.

Nice to have:

• Working experience on WebSphere Application Server for z/OS and z/OS Connect Enterprise Edition experience.
• Familiarity with scripting languages for z/OS WAS, Jython.
• Experience with Java Application Monitoring and Performance Monitoring tools, preferably Dynatrace.
• Understanding of connectivity CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ concepts and how it integrates with middleware products.
• Experience working with Agile methodology integrated with JIRA and Confluence tools.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• A world-class training program in financial services.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies.

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Job Skills

Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Industry Knowledge, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Information Technology Trends, Systems Software, Time Management.

Additional Job Details

Address: 330 FRONT ST W:TORONTO

City: TORONTO

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-02-04

Application Deadline: 2025-02-28

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above.

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