z/VM Systems Programmer - Telecommute

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliable. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work. (sm)

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Works independently to determine mainframe z/VM and Linux guests software upgrade requirements to maintain all products at current and supported levels determined by the vendor(s)
• Coordinates and schedules all major software upgrades between Mainframe Technical Services and Linux Redhat (Unix) 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 z/VM and Linux software configurations
• 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/VM technology supporting Linux 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
• Ability to serve in 24x7 On-Call rotations

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years experience in z/VM running Linux instances
• 3+ years experience with RHEL administration duties on zLinux
• Experience with development and support of Linux guest cloning processes
• Expertise in performance and capacity managed in z/VM environment to optimize utilization of processors and memory of Linux guests
• If you need to enter a work site for any reason, you will be required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or a similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener. Employees must comply with any state and local masking orders. In addition, when in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are expected to wear a mask in areas where physical distancing cannot be attained.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Velocity performance monitoring tools
• CA VM:Manager software suite
• ODM Decision Center install and support
• Experience with virtualization using KVM
• Exposure to security threat vulnerability and remediation
• Excellent communication skills, analytical ability, strong judgment, and systems management skills
• Ability to work with clients, vendors and other Infrastructure Services functional areas
• Excellent verbal & written skills
• Work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Effective coaching skills
• Exhibit a collaborative style that promotes teamwork

Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado Residents Only: The salary/hourly range for Colorado residents is $94,500 to $171,700. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Job Keywords: RHEL, z/VM, zLinux, Redhat, Telecommute, Telecommuter, Work from home, Engineer, Principal Engineer