z/OS System Automation Analyst

*At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.***How you'll succeed*** **Technical Expertise** – you will leverage your solid z/OS system automation technology expertise to review and analyze potential opportunities to further enhance z/OS automation polices, to streamline operational tasks , enhance system address spaces recoverability, ensuring the most effective use of computing resources.* **Effective Communication** – you will work to accomplish organizational goals that are consistent in supporting both IT and Business objectives, communicate effectively and patiently across technology teams to influence teams to adopt automation solutions to keep critical systems secure and operationally resilient. You will provide and document problem analysis, resolution, while working closely with our external software providers. You will actively participate in periodic disaster recovery exercises, maintaining disaster recovery readiness of systems, and monitoring status of systems to proactively prevent issues from occurring.* **Relationship Management** – You will collaborate with internal business partners in Application Development, Infrastructure, IT Operations, and IT Production Support to accomplish organizational goals that are consistent in supporting both IT and Business objectives. You will work directly with Hardware and Software vendors on solutions, build your network, and deepen existing relationships. You will leverage your verbal, written, and presentation communication skills to build strong partnerships, while influencing participants to mutually beneficial outcomes.**Who you are*** **You can demonstrate a minimum of 4 years' experience** in z/OS System Automation (SA). You also have experience using and configuring z/OS System Automation management software. you can create / update and maintaining automation policies within a parallel Sysplex configuration.

Experience with creating automation policies for : System IPLs, subsystem restarts, workload management and event driven responses is important. Experience with RACF in an automation environment is desired. Exposure to performing root cause & resolution analysis for mainframe automation failures. it will be as asset if you have understanding of seamless integration with Netview and other system tools, RACF , CA-7 Scheduler. Good understanding of hardware components and optimization features available in mainframe hardware (zIIPS, IFLs, SSD), and an understanding of mainframe CPU and cost models to identify ideal workload placements. You have a firm understanding of IBM Mainframe CPU concepts including CBUs* **You’re a certified professional.** You have current accreditation and good standing in IBM Badge/Advanced Certification in Mainframe; Incident, change and problem handling; Participation/contribution to technical projects; and in-depth knowledge and understanding of IBM Mainframes and related product software is preferred.* **You put our clients first.** You are Stress resistant in case of Major Incident and emergency situations. You have the self-driven initiative to deal with multi-task issues. You have a methodical and disciplined approach to work. You have excellent analytical skills, communication skills and problem-solving capabilities.* **Your influence makes an impact.** You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.* **You understand that success is in the details.** You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.* **You embrace and champion change.** You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.* **Values matter to you.** You bring your real self to work, and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.* We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program\*, defined benefit pension plan\*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.* Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.* We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.

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