Senior Mainframe Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage Mainframe CICS for z/OS and MQ for z/OS subsystems across various SYSPLEX and CEC environments.

• Provide technical direction and support to outsourced service providers and internal team members.

• Ensure that service delivery meets contractual obligations, SLAs, and KPIs.

• Assess, prototype, and implement new mainframe technologies, capabilities, and operational strategies.

• Create and maintain mainframe roadmaps, standards, processes, and best practices.

• Develop and execute strategies for CICS, Db2, and MQ environments that align with business and technology goals.

• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders on growth forecasts, business requirements, infrastructure, and capacity planning.

• Lead systems analysis, architecture, integration, enhancement, and deployment for enterprise mainframe projects.

• Evaluate hardware, software, tools, and implementation methods for cost-effective solutions.

• Create, maintain, and manage technical documentation and engineering specifications.

• Offer thought leadership on mainframe technologies, industry trends, and operational practices.

• Ensure adherence to software licensing, hardware and software lifecycle management, and technology portfolio roadmaps.

• Analyze incident, problem, and change management data to uncover trends and drive root-cause resolution.

• Lead and support audit, compliance, and risk management efforts related to the mainframe platform.

• Participate in disaster recovery, business continuity, and resiliency planning initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Demonstrated experience in supporting IBM Mainframe hardware platforms, including z15 and z16 systems.

• Familiarity with enterprise storage and backup technologies, such as IBM DS8910 Storage Systems and TS7770/TS7780 Virtual Tape Systems.

• Must be eligible to work in the US without the need for sponsorship now or in the future (i.e., Lawful Permanent Residence or US Citizen).

• Understanding of distributed technology integration, including Tomcat and related middleware platforms.

• Experience in systems architecture, platform design, and enterprise infrastructure modernization initiatives.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.

• Ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.

• Proven track record of leading complex technical initiatives and influencing outcomes across teams.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to learn and apply new technologies swiftly.

• Excellent skills in collaboration, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management.

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Commitment to leveraging diverse perspectives and fostering an inclusive team environment.

• Experience in budget planning and financial management is a plus.

• Experience in managing vendor relationships and outsourced service providers is an additional advantage.

• Prior experience in highly regulated industries such as insurance, financial services, healthcare, or similar sectors.

• Extensive knowledge of z/OS system software and infrastructure technologies, including z/OS, RACF, SYSPLEX, SMP/E, JES, SDSF, TSO, WLM, HMC, IODF, Db2, CICS, IBM MQ, HSM, RMF, SMF, and SCRT.

• Familiarity with mainframe automation, monitoring, and scheduling tools, including OMEGAMON, OPC/Tivoli Workload Scheduler, Endevor, and IBM Db2 Tools.

• Knowledge of software licensing and capacity management concepts, including ELA, CBU, CoD, MSU, MIPS, and VU-based licensing models.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement may be available.

• Full-time, exempt role.