CareerPlan

z/OS Systems Engineer

Saint Paul, MN, USFull-time$105k–$124k2026-07-15 → 2026-11-10
Based in United States

Core

Lead the installation, configuration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of IBM z/OS operating systems across multiple Sysplex environments and data centers.

Role type

Senior z/OS Systems Programmer

Builds

Mainframe infrastructure and critical subsystems (JES2, CICS, IMS, MQ, Db2)

Domain

Banking / Mainframe Systems

Required skills

z/OS administration, SMP/E, JES2, CICS, IMS, IBM MQ, Db2, RACF security, Disaster Recovery planning, REXX scripting, performance tuning, capacity management

Preferred skills

Parallel Sysplex expertise, Broadcom/BMC/Compuware software configuration, Coupling Facilities, MainView/RMF tools, GDPS environments

Technologies

IBM z/OS, SMP/E, JES2, CICS, IMS, IBM MQ, Db2, RACF, MainView, RMF, GDPS, REXX

Responsibilities

Lead installation and lifecycle management of z/OS across Sysplex environments; Develop and execute upgrade and migration methodologies using SMP/E; Troubleshoot complex system and performance issues; Administer critical subsystems including JES2, CICS, IMS, MQ, and Db2; Collaborate with storage, security, and capacity planning teams; Participate in Disaster Recovery planning and testing; Manage mainframe hardware and storage configurations; Maintain system documentation and operational procedures; Provide 24x7 production support.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC