zOS Sr. Hardware Planner

Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce

Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats right for our clients.

At CIBC we embrace your strengths and your ambitions so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What youll be doing

You will be responsible for providing technical direction and subject matter Mainframe hardware expertise to ensure stable reliable environments for complex sharing initiatives in compliance with established controls standards policies and addition you will help to develop the team to maximize individual contributions and professional growth while functioning effectively with your colleagues. You will be responsible for the design deployment and support of Mainframe hardware infrastructure including CPUs Coupling Facilities DASD Tape systems and their related connections management consoles and encryption devices. You will perform Mainframe Hardware configuration hardware problem determination and work with vendors to support changes.

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 youll succeed

Technical Expertise you will leverage your solid technology expertise to creating and maintaining change records in compliance with established controls performing hardware configuration and troubleshooting and ensuring that all new equipment is properly delivered and integrated into the appropriate datacenters. You have a proven track record in the implementation and planning of Mainframe Infrastructure.

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 solutions to keep critical Infrastructure systems secure and operationally resilient. You will provide and document problem analysis resolution and prevention measures while working closely with our external hardware vendors. You will actively participate in periodic disaster recovery exercises maintaining disaster recovery readiness of systems and monitoring status of systems to proactively prevent hardware related 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 experience in managing the full lifecycle of Mainframe hardware delivery and maintenance including coordinating external vendors for hardware planning setup vulnerability management and disaster recovery support.
You also have strong knowledge and experience with z/OS concepts and facilities as well as Hardware Management Console setup and configuration experience. You are able to define new LPAR & CPU Activation profiles and related load IODF definitions.
Youre a certified professional. It is an asset if you have current accreditation and good standing in IBM Badge/Advanced Certification in Mainframe.
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 dont. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
You embrace and champion change. Youll 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.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career rather than just a paycheck.

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.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation please contact
CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities were actively recruiting for unless stated otherwise.
You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and where applicable must have a valid work or study permit.
We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation coding French proficiency).
We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you all that you have to offer and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay 32nd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking Cobol Mainframe Decision Making Design Disaster Recovery (DR) Infrastructure Design Infrastructure Implementations Infrastructure Management (IM) Leadership Mainframe Operating System Mainframe Operations Technical Direction Technical Requirements

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Were building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats right for our clients.At CIBC we embrace your strengths and your ambitions so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningf...