Senior Mainframe Systems/Platform Engineer
Core
Engineering, health, security, resiliency, connectivity, and performance of mission-critical mainframe platforms (z/OS, CICS, MQ, zCEE) in a Parallel Sysplex environment.
Role type
Senior Mainframe Systems/Platform Engineer
Builds
Mission-critical mainframe platforms and subsystems
Domain
Banking/Financial Services + Mainframe Systems
Required skills
z/OS systems engineering, CICS, MQ, zCEE, mainframe networking (TCP/IP, SNA/APPN), performance management, capacity planning, SMP/E, change control, root cause analysis, technical leadership, mentoring
Preferred skills
Technical or project leadership, platform road mapping, KPI development, advanced SMP/E, complex issue debugging, formal change/incident management, technical documentation, banking domain knowledge
Technologies
z/OS, CICS, CICSPLEX, MQ, zCEE, DB2 for z/OS, Parallel Sysplex, Coupling Facility, GDPS, TCP/IP, SNA/APPN, RACF, WLM, BMC MainView, IBM CICS Performance Analyzer, SAS/MXG, IntelliMagic
Responsibilities
Maintain health, security, and performance of z/OS, CICS, MQ, and zCEE across multiple Sysplexes; Engineer, install, configure, and maintain z/OS operating systems and application subsystems; Design and support mainframe networking and connectivity; Diagnose and resolve complex connectivity, encryption, and performance issues; Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for high-priority incidents; Develop platform roadmaps, technical strategies, and implementation playbooks; Create and maintain platform documentation and operational procedures; Review and develop automation solutions; Provide technical direction, training, and mentoring to engineers and support associates; Participate in a rotating 24x7 on-call support schedule.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities