z/OS Systems Engineer

Description

The company is moving its mainframe platform forward and is looking for a z/OS Systems Programmer with deep experience in installing, upgrading, tuning and troubleshooting z/OS and third-party software.

You will be a self-driven person who works in a team across several systems in a highly redundant, resilient mainframe environment.

You will join project teams to deliver new capabilities and technologies, recommend alternative products that modernize and simplify the environment, and lead projects that span several teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, configuration, maintenance and lifecycle management of IBM z/OS across multiple Sysplex environments and data centers.
• Design, standardize and run upgrade, migration and maintenance methods for z/OS, using SMP/E for software installs and updates.
• Investigate and fix complex issues in z/OS systems, performance and infrastructure, and deliver root cause analysis and lasting fixes.
• Run and support key mainframe subsystems: JES2, CICS, IMS, MQ and Db2.
• Work with storage, security, networking, application development and capacity planning teams to keep systems fast and available.
• Configure and maintain IBM and third-party products, including Broadcom (CA), BMC and Compuware solutions.
• Take part in disaster recovery planning, testing and recovery exercises to keep the business running and the platform resilient.
• Manage mainframe hardware, coupling facilities, storage setups and GDPS environments.
• Keep system documentation, configuration standards, operating procedures and technical diagrams current.
• Provide 24x7 production support and on-call cover within a rotating support schedule.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years working in an IT environment overall.
• At least 10 years designing, building or supporting technology infrastructure.
• Deep experience running IBM z/OS in large Parallel Sysplex environments.
• Strong skill in z/OS installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrades and SMP/E deployment.
• Hands-on experience with CICS, IMS, JES2, IBM MQ and Db2 for z/OS.
• Advanced knowledge of RACF security administration, access controls and compliance practices.
• Proven ability to resolve complex z/OS system, performance and availability problems.
• Experience with performance monitoring and capacity tools, including RMF and MainView.
• Solid understanding of Coupling Facilities, mainframe storage management and IBM Z hardware.
• Experience supporting and configuring enterprise software from Broadcom (CA), BMC and Compuware.
• Hands-on work in disaster recovery planning, testing and recovery for mission-critical systems.
• Proficiency in REXX scripting for automation, system administration and operational efficiency. (Preferred)

Conditions

You must work from a company location at least three days per week.

Accommodation for a disability is available during the application and hiring process; ask about the disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits

• Healthcare covering medical, dental and vision.
• Basic term life insurance, with optional term life insurance available.
• Short-term and long-term disability cover.
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave.
• 401(k) plus an employer-funded retirement plan.
• Paid vacation of two to five weeks, depending on salary grade and tenure.
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities.
• Adoption assistance.
• Sick and safe leave accrual of one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless the law provides otherwise.
• Full benefits details by employment status are available on request.