Broadcom
Broadcom
Broadcom is a global technology company focused on semiconductors and infrastructure software. Its products support critical systems across data centers, networking, broadband, wireless communications, storage, and industrial applications. By combining hardware expertise with software capabilities, Broadcom develops technologies that help organizations deliver and manage data, video, and connected services at scale. The company’s profile also emphasizes privacy and accessibility in its digital experiences and customer interactions.

Senior z/OS Systems Programmer at Broadcom (Remote, United States)

Broadcom is hiring a senior z/OS systems programmer to install, maintain, and support mainframe software for a government client. The role covers z/OS environments, upgrades, disaster recovery, change control, and client-facing technical support.

Description

  • Plan and implement installations, upgrades, maintenance, and technical guidance for IBM mainframe z/OS, third-party software, and utilities
  • Install and maintain Broadcom mainframe software and customer-developed systems
  • Provide full-time, client-facing technical services to a government agency in a staff augmentation capacity
  • Support operations across remote and office-based environments
  • Provide after-hours support for product maintenance activities and environmental changes
  • Verify that installed software products remain compatible with the current mainframe operating system
  • Analyze new releases and versions in lower environments before production deployment
  • Create test plans and package software changes with rollback procedures
  • Coordinate change control with government ITSM CAB organizations
  • Conduct root cause analysis and manage vendor software support cases
  • Address questions, issues, and concerns while adapting to changing priorities
  • Lead execution and take ownership of successful product installations
  • Make independent decisions and address client management questions
  • Support, train, advise, and mentor government employees, junior technicians, and engineers

Requirements

  • At least five years of experience installing and maintaining z/OS software
  • Hands-on experience with SMP/E software installations
  • Industry experience using z/OSMF for product installations
  • Knowledge of Broadcom mainframe products such as CA Common Services, CA Gen, CA Endevor, CA Librarian, and CA Datacom, or equivalent technologies
  • Ability to manage multiple sysplexes with more than 60 LPARs
  • Experience supporting Broadcom and third-party software during disaster recovery testing
  • Prior experience working with government organizations
  • A DOD 8570 or 8140 computing environment certification, such as CompTIA A+, is required
  • An active Secret security clearance is required
  • Ability to create test plans and package software changes with rollback procedures
  • Experience coordinating change control through ServiceNow or a comparable system
  • Understanding of ITIL change management and government ITSM CAB processes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organization and the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
  • Ability to perform root cause analysis, interpret traces, open vendor software cases, and manage changing priorities
  • Ability to lead execution and take ownership of product installations and after-hours support
  • Ability to make independent decisions and address client management questions about z/OS, Broadcom mainframe technology, and third-party software
  • Strong analytical, creative, and critical-thinking abilities
  • Technical proficiency combined with customer-facing skills
  • Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of related experience
  • CompTIA A+ or Security+ certification earned within the past three years and a Secret security clearance held within the past five years
  • Ability to support a government client in a security-cleared environment

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Competitive equity grant for new hires
  • Annual equity awards
  • Medical insurance plans
  • Dental insurance plans
  • Vision insurance plans
  • 401(k) participation with company matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • Vacation time
  • Paid family leave and other legally required leaves of absence

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