Mainframe Systems Engineer Senior/Lead

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As amainframe systems engineer senior or leadin the Enterprise Systems Continuity Mainframe Services team, you'll perform mainframe systems programming tasks such as installing, testing, and deploying IBM and Independent Software Vendor (ISV) software including applying z/OS RSU maintenance and z/OS upgrades. You'll perform research and development efforts pertaining to the implementation of new features and capabilities within mainframe software and hardware. You'll also engineer, evaluate and design software deployment strategies and management processes. These duties will be done within assigned technology areas as needed.You'll partner with the subject matter expert on these efforts and help maintain technical roadmaps and assist in upgrade forecasting. Additionally, you'll gather trace data, logs, and other supporting material from all components and open service requests with vendors to provide ongoing support as needed.

This is a remote position for US based work only.

Must-have qualifications
• Associate's Degree or higher in an Information Technology discipline, Math or other related field of study and minimum of four years working with operating system hardware and/or software components in a large IT environment with many categories of devices, infrastructures and operating systems
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of six years related experience working with operating system hardware and/or software components in a large IT environment with many categories of devices, infrastructures and operating systems may be accepted

Preferred skills
• IBM z/OS Operating System and its components such as GDPS, JES2, WLM, VTAM, and DFSMS
• Managing software settings in Parmlibs, HCD and databases
• Use of SMPE for the installation, customization and maintenance of system software
• Knowledge and skill in use of JCL, TSO/ISPF, IOF, Sysview, and z/OS Commands and System utilities are a must
• REXX Scripting

Compensation
• $111,000-$143,000/year depending on position level and experience
• Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 30% to 40% (depending on position level) of your eligible earnings based on company performance

Benefits
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
• Wellness & mental health programs
• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
• Paid time off, including volunteer time off
• Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
• Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
• Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
• Career development & tuition assistance
• Onsite gym & healthcare at large locations

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