Z/OS Mainframe Systems Engineer
Overview:
In this role, you will maintain and support core mainframe infrastructure in a z/OS Sysplex setup, ensuring platform health and optimal performance. You will manage installations, testing, documentation, monitoring, and incident response, while supporting the BMC Control-D environment. You'll collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and implement fixes, with a focus on reliability, disaster recovery, and cost efficiency. This contract-based, remote position offers hands-on mainframe work within a dynamic organization. Compensation / Benefits Medical, dental & vision 401(k) retirement plan Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA)PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave
Responsibilities:
- Provide primary support during US business hours with on-call rotation
- Monitor mainframe systems to ensure health and stability
- Troubleshoot infrastructure and software issues via root cause analysis
- Support and maintain BMC Control-D output management, including reports and web tools
- Collaborate with software vendors to diagnose and apply fixes
- Monitor performance metrics and identify optimization opportunities
- Review system information to plan maintenance and preventive actions
- Respond to customer support requests and operational incidents
- Participate in disaster recovery testing and preparedness activities
- Install, configure, and maintain third-party mainframe software and fixes
- Design and adapt platform solutions to meet business requirements
- Drive improvements in availability, efficiency, and cost optimization
Key requirements:
- Moderate knowledge of IBM z/OS and mainframe architecture
- Experience supporting enterprise mainframe environments
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure concepts and system operations
- Working knowledge of Assembler, COBOL, REXX, or SASExperience with JCL, TSO/ISPF, and SDSFKnowledge of BMC Control-D output management systems
- Experience following structured testing and implementation procedures
- Understanding of disaster recovery concepts and processes
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Preferred:
IBM z/OS Operating Systems, IBM Mainframe Platforms, Systems Engineering, JCL Development and Administration, Sysplex Environments, Mainframe Monitoring and Performance Analysis CommunicationCollaborationAttention to detailIBM z/OSSysplex EnvironmentsJCL Development and Administration