Senior System Engineer, IBM Mainframe

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

📋 Description

• Install, configure, and manage IBM mainframe operating systems, specifically IBM z/OS.

• Carry out the installation, upgrades, and maintenance of ISV products utilizing tools like SMP/E.

• Tailor system parameters, libraries, and subsystems to align with organizational needs.

• Implement maintenance activities including PTFs and APARs.

• Strategize and perform system IPLs.

• Diagnose system issues, analyze dumps, and address software-related challenges.

• Assist with storage management processes involving DASD, SMS, and DFSMS.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and modifications.

• Work collaboratively with application teams, operations, and vendors to resolve issues and enhance systems.

• Engage in an on-call rotation and provide support during after-hours maintenance windows.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience with IBM z/OS internals and its system components.

• Proficient in using SMP/E for software installation and upkeep.

• Strong knowledge of JCL, REXX, SAS, COBOL, SMP/E, and TSO/ISPF.

• Robust experience with BMC products such as MAINVIEW, CMF, and BMC AmiOps automation.

• Significant experience with Phoenix – EJES.

• Strong familiarity with Innovation products like FDR, DSF, FDREPORT, and IAM.

• Proficient with Chicago Soft – QwickRef.

• Understanding of system utilities including IEBCOPY, IDCAMS, and IEBGENER.

• Experience in managing system IPLs, performing dump analysis, and executing problem resolution.

• Familiarity with additional IBM subsystems such as CICS (preferred).

• Knowledge of automation and scheduling tools (preferred).

• Awareness of disaster recovery and high availability configurations (preferred).

• Background in mainframe performance tuning and capacity planning (preferred).

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Strong documentation and communication skills.

• High attention to detail and exceptional organizational abilities.

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, another engineering or technical field, or equivalent experience PLUS 10 years of relevant experience.

• A total of ten (10) years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of educational qualifications.

• Must be able to pass a Tier 4/HIGH Background Investigation.

• Availability for work Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM CST.

• May necessitate after-hours support for system maintenance and upgrades.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits above industry standards.

• Options for remote work.

• Paid time off.

• Opportunities for training and certification.

• Access to a Healthcare Savings Account.

• Flexible Savings Account available.

• Paid life insurance coverage.

• Short-term disability benefits.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• 401K matching program.

• Reimbursement for professional development.

• Access to Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid holidays.

• Military leave policies.

• Additional compensation options, such as bonuses, may be available for qualified positions.