Systems Administrator II at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Work Schedule

10 hr shift/nights



Environmental Conditions

Office



Job Description



At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll be part of a team making a powerful impact. With $17 billion in revenue and consistent growth, we provide resources for meaningful contributions.



Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:



- Typically requires 2+ years of IT related work experience

• Knowledge with hands-on experience in z/OS environment - MVS, JES2, ISPF, JCL.


• Should be knowing basic commands on MVS, JES2, DB2, and CICS.


• PRE/POST IPL Process - Shutdown / Startup process for IDMS, DB2, and CICS.


• Should be able to handle console messages, WTOR's and resolve Contention issues.


• Associates degree preferred. equivalent work experience in lieu of degree accepted


• Willingness and ability to work any shift assigned, including weekend days and holidays, as part of a standard schedule is a must.


• Willingness and ability to work overtime/alternate shifts as needed and possibly with short notice.


• The ideal candidate should be dependable and hardworking, willing to adapt their schedule to cover staff absences and accommodate special business processing times.


• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies in support of the job.


• The ability to balance multiple tasks in fast-paced situations, prioritize them, and react quickly to issues is crucial for success in this role.


• Ability to follow implicit instructions when needed but also use experience/working knowledge to "think creatively" when solving issues. Needs to understand deviances from the norm and resolve using prior experiences and resources available.


• Solid initiative and follow-through; ability to work with minimal intervention or follow-up and see tasks through to completion without continual intervention or follow-up.


• Proficient verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group, executives, managers, service partners, and subject matter experts.


• Good partnership & collaboration skills.