Infrastructure Engineer Lead - Mainframe Services; Mainframe z/OS Systems Engineer

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Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership for the operation, modernization, and reliability of the organization’s z/OS platform. Drive resolution of challenging system issues, guide technology implementations, and coordinate with key infrastructure partners to deliver secure and resilient services. Apply deep mainframe expertise to improve platform capabilities and align technology solutions with business needs.

Job Description / Position Summary

• Provide technical engineering and operational support for the Mainframe Services z/OS platform, including operating system support, systems programming, and data center capabilities.
• Design, develop, and implement assigned systems engineering solutions while completing complex technical and analytical tasks with limited oversight.
• Serve as a seasoned technical resource and individual contributor; provide technical direction for special initiatives and operational activities without direct-report responsibility.
• Perform problem determination, root-cause analysis, and resolution for z/OS operating system and subsystem issues.
• Install, configure, test, maintain, upgrade, and support z/OS and associated system software on assigned environments.
• Provide system-level support for multi-user operating systems and related hardware and software tools, ensuring stability, availability, and recoverability.
• Evaluate existing and proposed systems, analyze technical information, draw sound conclusions, and recommend practical solutions.
• Identify opportunities to optimize mainframe resources, improve system performance, and strengthen operational efficiency.
• Research and plan hardware and software changes, including interfaces and dependencies with the operating system.
• Collaborate with networking, storage, security, application, and other technical teams to ensure system connectivity, compatibility, and reliable integration.
• Create and maintain accurate system, configuration, operational, and troubleshooting documentation.
• Assess current and emerging technologies and recommend solutions that align with business and platform requirements.

Required Skills

• THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE ON CALL PARTICIPATION AND COULD INCLUDE SOME WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the IBM z/OS operating system, including system control, architecture, processing logic, and RACF security.
• Hands-on experience supporting IBM z/OS system and subsystem software in large-scale, globally deployed environments.
• Proven ability to develop and enhance tools, standards, and methodologies used to manage enterprise z/OS environments.
• Advanced problem-determination skills, including issue analysis, root-cause identification, and timely resolution.
• Extensive knowledge of IBM zEnterprise server hardware and supporting data center facilities.
• Experience installing and servicing z/OS software using z/OSMF and SMP/E.
• Experience working with IBM electronic support resources, including IBMLINK.
• Subject-matter expertise in mainframe systems programming, with the ability to provide technical leadership and guidance.
• Experience supporting z/OS 3.1 environments running JES2.
• Proficiency with diagnostic and performance tools, including IPCS, RMF, MICS, SMF, Debug Tool, SLIP, and Splunk.
• Programming experience with REXX and IBM High Level Assembler.
• Hands-on RACF administration and security support experience.
• Experience defining and maintaining mainframe hardware configurations using HCD.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting major z/OS subsystems and middleware, including CICS, Db2, IMS, and IBM MQ.
• Experience with BMC and Broadcom mainframe software products.
• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and maintainable documentation.

Skills:

• Risk Management
• DevOps Practices
• Product Management
• Technical Strategy Development

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