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About the Role

This role involves defining strategies for the z/OS Mainframe Network Software environment, supporting its implementation, and introducing new technologies through technical documentation. You will also act as a last line of defense for major incidents, implement proactive measures to prevent outages, and collaborate with technology partners, vendors, and managed service providers.

Responsibilities

• Works independently to determine mainframe z/OS software upgrade requirements to maintain all products at current and supported levels.
• Coordinates and schedules all major software upgrades between different Mainframe Technical support teams.
• Defines resource requirements in conjunction with other managers within Technical Services group to support software and hardware upgrade requirements.
• Develops and maintains standards for all Software Infrastructure and Program Products.
• Monitors CPU, Memory and DASD trends to maintain service levels of supported software.
• Performs Project Management for all major product upgrades to ensure mainframe stability and reliability objectives are sustained.
• Stays abreast of vendor software trends and product release schedules for the z/OS technology software on the IBM mainframe.
• Manages multiple projects, develops detailed implementation plans and schedules, and prepares periodic status reports.
• Consults with management and technical staff on other related mainframe software and hardware initiatives.
• Support and participate in Disaster Recovery exercises.
• Provide on-call support.

Requirements

• 10+ years of z/OS Mainframe VTAM, SNA, APPN & HPR and TCP/IP experience.
• Providing large-scale computing infrastructure technical and operational support in a highly technical environment consisting of nearly 8 z/OS LPARs.
• Implementation, configuration and support of VTAM, SNA, APPN and HPR technologies.
• Implementation, configuration and support of mainframe TCP/IP in a z/OS Parallel Sysplex environment.
• Implementation, configuration and support of Connect: Direct.
• Implementation, configuration and support of NetView Network Management.
• Understanding and support of enterprise system communications and file transfer protocols.
• Understanding and support of enterprise encryption applications and processes such as TCPIP AT/TLS & SSL/TLS.
• Implementation, configuration and support of communications server infrastructure program products.
• Excellent communication skills, analytical ability, strong judgment, and systems management skills.
• Exhibit a collaborative style that promotes teamwork.
• 15+ yrs. of related technical experience.
• MS/BS or equivalent work experience.

Skills

• z/OS Mainframe VTAM
• SNA
• APPN & HPR
• TCP/IP
• Connect: Direct
• NetView Network Management
• enterprise system communications
• file transfer protocols
• enterprise encryption applications
• TCPIP AT/TLS & SSL/TLS
• communications server infrastructure program products

Location

• Remote

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior
• 10+ years
• 15+ years

Education Level

• MS/BS or equivalent work experience

Salary/Compensations

• $72-82/hr

Benefits

• Educational opportunities, including formal classes, training programs and events.
• LinkedIn Learning program with access to 8,500+ online courses.

About the Company

• Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) is a global technology leader with trusted expertise and transformative technology, helping clients and the financial services industry operate, innovate, and grow.
• We power investing, governance, and communications for our clients – driving operational resiliency, elevating business performance, and transforming investor experiences.
• Our technology and operations platforms process and generate over 7 billion communications annually and underpin the daily average trading of over $15 trillion in equities, fixed income, and other securities globally.
• A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 15,000 associates in 21 countries.
• We are committed to creating an engaging workplace for the most talented associates in our industry.
• We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and healthy environment that promotes flexibility and accountability.
• As a leading provider of technology, communications, and data and analytics solutions to businesses around the world, it is critical that we understand, embrace, and operate in a multicultural environment.
• Every associate has unique strengths, which, when fully appreciated and embraced, allow individuals to perform at their best, leading to our success.
• We believe that our associates are our most important asset.
• Encouraging professional development opportunities is a core part of our culture.
• To enable learning in our hybrid working model, Broadridge has redesigned all development programs for 100% virtual delivery.

Equal Opportunity

• We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work.
• We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company—and ultimately a community—that recognizes and celebrates everyone’s unique perspective.
• Use of AI in Hiring: As part of the recruiting process, Broadridge may use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools, to help review and evaluate applications. These tools are used only to support our recruiters and hiring managers, and all employment decisions include human review to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws.
• Please note that honesty and transparency are critical to our hiring process. Any attempt to falsify, misrepresent, or disguise information in an application, resume, assessment, or interview will result in disqualification from consideration.
• US applicants: Click here to view the EEOC "Know Your Rights" poster.
• Disability Assistance: We recognize that ensuring our long-term success means creating an environment where everyone is welcome, where everyone's strengths are valued, and where everyone can perform at their best.
• Broadridge provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
• If you need assistance or would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application and/or hiring process, please contact us at 888-237-7769 or by sending an email to BRcareers@broadridge.com.