Systems Engineer

The Position

We are currently seeking Systems Engineers for our Managed Services practice. Focus areas are systems programming skills in IBM z environments with an emphasis on VSE. Experience with maintaining z environments as either an in-house resource or as part of a managed team is required.

Compensation is performance based. Pellera also offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation and sick leave, UNUM supplemental insurance, medical and dependent care, and long term care.

Primary responsibility for this position is to provide VSE operating system support services to Pellera customers. Depending on need these services may range from basic maintenance application through complex operating system implementations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide VSE related support services to Pellera clientele on a managed basis.
• Assist in the identification of additional service opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to our clientele.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to work with project teams, account teams, and customers to provide industry best professional services.
• Strong communications skills.
• Self-motivated, detail orientated and the willingness and ability to follow processes and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills.
• Must have the ability to multi-task.
• Must have familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products.

Education and/or Experience

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of ten years z related (operations, applications, or systems programming) experience is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of experience in customer facing environments with good presentation skills is desired.
• Core competency including implementation, maintenance and support of VSE
• Expertise with z related ISV products is a plus.
• z subsystem experience such as CICS, DB2, MQ etc. are also pluses.
• Familiarity with zVM a plus.
• IBM or other appropriate vendor certifications are desired.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Physical environmental factors of this position include those found in typical business office environment or home office environment.
• Requires use of general office equipment and personal computer equipment.
• Ability to travel. Various means of travel may be required, including auto and air travel. This position requires travel: Rarely
• May be required to work irregular schedules including but not limited to as applicable: Nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, and/or overtime.

Why Pellera?

Pellera Technologies, born from the merger of Mainline Information systems and Converge Technology Solutions, recommends, designs, and supports IT solutions that help businesses increase their effectiveness. Our team of sales and technical professionals hold over 1000 vendor and industry certifications, and we have earned multiple industry awards and accolades, including the CRN Tech Elite 250. Pellera partners with the top IT manufacturers and solution providers to deliver best of breed IT solutions to our customers. With over 28 years of helping customers solve their business needs, we continue to seek and retain the best people.

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