Senior Mainframe z/OS Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +28 more states.

📋 Description

• Manage customer Mainframe environments while efficiently resolving technical issues.

• Plan and execute system migrations for customers using tape save/restore or software replication methods.

• Enhance current customer environments.

• Ensure the proper management of system backups.

• Respond to technical issues in a break/fix capacity, escalating matters that affect system operability and functionality.

• Perform reporting functions as requested by customers or as necessary.

• Assist with cases, incidents, and problems that Operations cannot resolve.

• Install, maintain, and configure Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products.

• Aid in hardware configuration and upgrades.

• Collaborate on customer environment migrations, ensuring minimal disruption.

• Create and maintain system documentation.

• Work alongside customers during migrations to FNTS or remote management setups.

• Implement roadmap technologies, including new hardware and operating system capabilities such as Sysplexes.

• Install new operating systems and major subsystem releases while coordinating timing, testing, and implementation with customers.

• Maintain golden/sandbox systems for template purposes.

• Participate in technical infrastructure projects as the Mainframe Subject Matter Expert (SME).

• Provide occasional support during after-hours and weekends.

⛳️ Requirements

• Mainframe Systems Engineer with over 10 years of experience.

• Proficient in z/OS Concepts (JES2, SDSF, TSO, RACF, HCD/IODF, SMP/E).

• Understanding of Communication Concepts (VTAM, TCP/IP).

• Knowledge in Storage Management (SMS, HSM, DFDSS, VSAM, IDCAMS, ICF Catalogs).

• Familiarity with z/OS Subsystems (JES2, WLM, OMVS/USS, SMF/RMF, RACF, ASM, GRS).

• Experience with Major Subsystems (CICS, IMS, DB2, MQ Series).

• Solid understanding of z systems hardware.

• Experience in configuring LPARs using the Hardware Management Console.

• Proficient in storage management within JBOD, RAID, and SAN environments, including the performance differences among them.

• Experience in defining and troubleshooting Printer configurations.

• Familiarity with configuring TCP/IP and associated servers in an IPv4 environment (IPv6 experience is a plus).

• Knowledge of Physical and Virtual tape library configuration and implementation.

• Experience in OS Upgrades, PTF Deployment, and software installation.

• Proficient in configuring and deploying automation and monitoring tools.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).

• Candidates must have unrestricted work authorization and will not require future sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• 401k with Matching Contributions.

• Time Off Programs.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Dependent Care.

• Employee Banking.

• Opportunities for Growth.

• Tuition Assistance.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

• Work-life balance.

• Occasional travel for in-person meetings.