Hi Rob, I have not heard any official deadline but I think management wants to fill the opening "soon" whatever that means!
If you can get a resume put together in the next week or two, I would think that should be good. If I hear of a deadline I will let you know. Here are the details of the opening: Consultant, Infrastructure Eng - Systems Engineer Description of Specific Required Business Function: The candidate must be heavy background in CP, CMS, z/Linux, VM system center products, performance management and tuning, mainframe hardware, guest operating system support, on the IBM mainframe platforms. This position is key to developing the engineering solutions and long term future direction plans of the technology roadmap for zLinux platforms. The engineer will be responsible to develop zLinux solutions and develop actionable plans to execute our go forward strategy, or promote standardization and simplification. The candidate would bring leading industry best practices and have professional verbal and written communication skills Complete Description: Project deliverables will include technical architecture, solution testing, analysis, and implementation. The engineer will provide additional expertise to the in-house mainframe zLinux Infrastructure teams, expand their capacity to do projects, and cross-train them on all technical aspects of all new project processes. This position may be responsible for partnering with various lines of business to offer solutions that solve business problems and enable the enterprise to gain a competitive advantage. Interfacing with users, management, customers, and other IT Engineers is critical to success. Additionally these support personnel may be responsible for managing medium level projects. The candidate needs to have experience in the z/VM operating system internal setup and configurations. The engineer needs to be able to evaluate the current environments and make recommendations to change. The candidate will serve as an expert in hardware/software systems engineering. Undertakes complex projects requiring additional specialized technical knowledge. Makes well-thought-out decisions on complex or ambiguous hardware/software systems engineering issues. Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency. Designs, develops, tests, debugs and implements the most complex hardware/software components, tools, and utilities. Establishes and communicates common goal and direction for team. Acts as a mentor, providing training and guidance for less experienced staff. Required skills: - Z/VM system Installation and maintenance (cp and cms) - Program Products install and maintenance - Performance Management Hardware Upgrade Mainframe network support (VTAM & TCP/IP) - Build and Customize z/Linux Distribution - Apply patches z/Linux System Administration - Product Support on z/Linux actual installation experience and support of a zVM operating system. Lead at least 1 complete evolution upgrade. - Strong zVM LINUX skills on systems Z10 architecture - Interface some first level internal knowledge of zVM and ZLinux - LPAR definitions and or establishing new LPARs - Experience in building complex IODF or HCD configurations - IBM HMC / SE skills on a z hardware platform. - Ability to open, manage, solve and close problems with IBM and other vendor support centers. - Provide lead role in various medium level Systems Programming projects and initiatives. Additional Skills - High experience level in dump debugging and problem determination of z/VM software. - IBM mainframe hardware and externals (DISK, TAPE, Directors) and ability to understand z hardware. - Disaster recovery experience and knowledge. - Performance and tuning experience. Experience: Proven ability to lead/supervise/motivate and assist in the development of associates. Experience should include 7+ years of experience, including planning and executing technology direction. Prior experience with large, complex, multi-disciplinary, and first of-a-kind projects with sound business case development and successful overall implementation. Able to apply & optimize resources and technologies to achieve stated goals. Experience overseeing and managing third-party vendor solutions and vendor provided technologies. Ability to ensure an efficient and effective technology infrastructure that can be implemented and manage a highly reliable production environment(s). Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships ? both internally and externally, including at executive levels both within IT and the business units. Experienced at creating solutions and implementing policy across all disciplines to achieve maximum business benefit. Adept at applying process management and continuous improvement tools and techniques *************************** JOB SUMMARY: Serves as an expert in hardware/software systems engineering. Undertakes the most complex projects requiring additional specialized technical knowledge. Makes well-thought-out decisions on the most complex or ambiguous hardware/software systems engineering issues. Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency. Designs, develops, tests, debugs and implements the most complex hardware/software components, tools, and utilities. Makes the most complex modifications to existing hardware/software to fit specialized needs and configurations. Establishes and communicates common goal and direction for team. Acts as a source of direction, training and guidance for less experienced staff through formal and informal mentoring. Monitors project schedules and costs. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to Manager/Director/AVP; typically no direct reports but may lead project or virtual teams. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Analyzes, designs, develops and implements the most complex solutions, modifications, or enhancements to existing hardware/software applications or a suite of integrated systems for the company and/or a particular business unit. Identifies and defines new hardware/software technologies to fit specialized business needs and configurations. 2. Designs, develops, tests, debugs, documents, and implements the most complex hardware/software components, tools, and utilities including databases, middleware, and personal computer systems. 3. Executes all aspects of the most complex systems hardware/software engineering projects, which involve multiple disciplines and platforms and impact multiple business units or perhaps the entire company. 4. Executes configuration management, technical vendor management, problem mitigation, change management, and critical situation management to the most complex systems as well as their multiple platforms and software applications. 5. Leads in the configuration/capacity planning, software product evaluation, systems performance analysis and optimizations for software/hardware systems. 6. Provides consultation and technical expertise to senior management on the most complex systems integration, compatibility, expandability, ease of use, and multiple platform issues as they relate to hardware/software. 7. Plans and conducts the most complex software/hardware product evaluations; develops and recommends technical strategies and solutions to senior management. Leads in assessments of risk, cost, and return on investment scenarios and impact as well as potential compatibility issues with existing hardware/software. 8. Installs the most complex hardware/software products by analyzing the current system environment, using technical tools and utilities, performing the most complex product customization, and developing implementation and verification procedures to ensure successful installation of systems hardware/software. 9. Designs, develops, tests, selects and implements new technical strategies, solutions, products and servers in relation to hardware/software operating systems and applications. 10. Conducts long-term strategic planning activities for the development and implementation of hardware/software systems architecture and technical guidelines. Responsible for the selection, directions and performance of engineering activities and analysis studies. Collaborates with Architects to develop short and long term technology roadmaps. 11. Ensures the currency of each environment through analysis and implementation of remediation plans. 12. Drives solution improvements through optimization, enhancements, and implementation of new features and functions. 13. Determines systems hardware/software requirements and design. Assists in the development and management of project budgets and deployment including the training and development of personnel. 14. Acts as a source of direction, training and guidance for less experienced staff. 15. Performs all other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education: Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or a related field is strongly preferred. Knowledge: Proven knowledge in advanced operating and personal computer systems. Must have an in-depth understanding in multiple hardware and software platforms, products and applications. Proven knowledge in technical diagnostic and analytical tools. Demonstrated knowledge of project management concepts and techniques required. Thoroughly understands incident and problem management processes. Certification/Designation: Certification designation in Project Management or specific technology is strongly preferred. Experience: Eight years of technical software and hardware development, installation, or operational support. Three years of project management experience is preferred. Skills: Must have the ability to analyze the most complex systems that have multiple platforms, widespread impact and call for interpretation and coordination of highly technical and complex fields of information. Must have strong analytical and decision-making skills. Must possess interpersonal savvy and well-developed project leadership ability. Must be able to perform financial and risk analysis on complex operating systems and platforms. Must have strong project as well as process management skills. Must possess negotiation skills. Must have strong oral and written communication skills to interact with all levels of personnel, senior management and vendors. Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values and Guiding Behaviors. Staffing Exceptions: Staffing exceptions to the above minimum job requirements must be approved by the: Vice President and Human Resources. JOB CONDITIONS: Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (exempt) Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Non-standard or extended work may be required based on project needs. ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to the principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some associates assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties. Job Evaluation Activity: Evaluated March 2010 JDC Job Function/Family: MIS/ITEG On Monday, November 29, 2010, Hamilton, Robert <[email protected]> wrote: > > Jim: > > Is there a deadline? I’m pretty > interested, and you don’t have to convince me to move to Columbus, since I’m > already here. > > I’d been thinking about asking whether > you had any, uh, “opportunities” available. It’ll take me a > bit to get a resume together for you, but I wanted to let you know I was > interested. > > > > More details would be great; I have > substantial background in VM (and most other IBM OSs), and lots with > SunOS/Solaris and at least one other *nix operating system, but not much with > Linux yet, so I’d like to see what requirements you have in mind. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Rob Hamilton > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of James Vincent > Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 > 3:25 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: z/VM Sr. Sysprog > (engineer) opening > > > > > > Greetings - I know I am going to likely break 14.8 rules of the list by > doing this, but I will take the heat over the need. > > Nationwide Insurance is looking for a Sr. z/VM Systems Programmer / > Engineer. You will have to live in lovely central Ohio (Columbus area) to > work at the Nationwide home office complex. You will be working with us > on our many z/VM LPARs hosting hundreds of zLinux servers. There is > plenty of opportunity for innovation along with 'keeping the lights on' work. > > Solid z/VM background is a must; Linux background is also needed, especially > with running servers on z/VM. > > Interested? Email a copy of your resume directly to my email (fastest > way) or if you prefer, go to > http://www.nationwide.com/careers/nationwide-jobs.jsp > to register and post your resume, then let me know it is there. > > More details of the job posting can be forwarded by request. Thanks! > > -- James Vincent > > > > > > > > > Confidentiality Notice: This electronic message transmission, including any > attachment(s), may contain confidential, proprietary, or privileged > information from Chemical Abstracts Service (“CAS”), a division of the > American Chemical Society (“ACS”). If you have received this transmission in > error, be advised that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the > contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Please destroy all > copies of the message and contact the sender immediately by either replying > to this message or calling 614-447-3600. > > > > > > -- -- James Vincent -- Calendar: http://www.tinyurl.com/JSVCalendar
