Mainframe Release Management Analyst, AVP-Global Technology Infrastructure

Department Description: Global Technology Infrastructure provides Merrill Lynch's Employees, Clients and Shareholders with industry-leading, globally consistent technology platforms and services. Global Technology Infrastructure delivers a stable and predictable environment which is secure, scaleable and highly reliable while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Global Technology Infrastructure reinforces our collaborative relationship with Clients and key Stakeholders to provide business-driven technology solutions and maintain a competitive business advantage.Job Responsibilities: The Mainframe Release Management Analyst is responsible for reviewing Endevor mainframe packages submitted for existing job maintenance and new job implementations within both online and batch environments.  The Analyst must ensure satisfactory test results are presented, that packages are satisfactorily approved, that they contain all necessary and required components and that all elements meet the standards and guidelines set forth by the firm. Additionally incumbents provide assistance to internal clients with questions/issues regarding packages as well as the entire release to production process.Qualifications: Required technical skills include: Expert knowledge in Endevor, JCL, Batch procedures and environments, and release/change management principles. Minimum 3 years experience using Endevor and 5 years experience supporting large-scale computer environments with focus on mainframe based skillsSignificant experience in utilizing the Endevor change management product with regard to creating, reviewing, approving packages and batch jobs is mandatoryStrong and experienced skill sets involving CA11 , IBM utilities, online (CICS) processes, DB2 processes, JES(3) operating systems, 3270 emulation software, Windows XP workstation, Internet Explorer or equivalent, Microsoft Office suite, REMEDY v7, TSO/ISPF, VSAM, and CAFC is preferredWorking knowledge of Infogix/ACR balancing utility with regard to creating, testing, and implementing rules Must be knowledgeable in the structure of PDS/PDSE and system libraries and be disciplined in process improvement strategies Strong communication skills are required as this position interacts regularly with client base and must explain and enforce standards and process. Prior release management or applications development experience is preferred  College degree or equivalent certificate in Computer Arts/Science with focus or experience on mainframe technologies a plusITIL certifications a plusMerrill Lynch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law. Please register and apply using this link : Merrill Lynch Careers Company Description: Merrill Lynch is one of the world's leading wealth management, capital markets and advisory companies, with offices in 38 countries and territories and total client assets of almost $2.0 trillion.Merrill Lynch offers a broad range of services to private clients, small businesses, and institutions and corporations, organizing its activities into two interrelated business segments - Global Markets & Investment Banking and Global Wealth Management, which is comprised of Global Private Client and Global Investment Management. As an investment bank, it is a leading global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a broad range of asset classes and serves as a strategic advisor to corporations, governments, institutions and individuals worldwide.Merrill Lynch owns approximately half of BlackRock, one of the world's largest publicly traded investment management companies, with more than $1 trillion in assets under management.We're growing our business by helping clients grow theirs.Our client relationships are among our greatest competitive assets. We deepen and enrich these relationships through disciplined growth, innovation, and seamless execution.