CareerPlan

Mainframe Systems Engineer (z/OS & Networking)

USARemoteFull-time$61k–$101k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-08
Remote

Core

Install, administer, configure, and maintain mainframe hardware, operating systems, and software components while ensuring stability, performance, and security.

Role type

Senior Mainframe Systems Engineer (z/OS & Networking)

Builds

Mainframe environment stability and operational efficiency

Domain

Mainframe computing (z/OS) and Networking

Required skills

z/OS administration, CICS, MQ, DB2, storage management, networking (TCP/IP, OSPF, DNS, FTP/SSH), VTAM configuration, Unix commands, JCL, disaster recovery, problem determination, change management

Preferred skills

z/OS Policy Agent, z/OSMF Network Configuration Assistant, Connect:Direct, Infoprint, Hypersockets, ServiceNow

Technologies

CICS, JCL, TCP/IP, TSO, Unix, ServiceNow, z/OS

Responsibilities

Install and maintain mainframe hardware and software; monitor and adjust operating systems for performance and security; troubleshoot complex system issues; develop backup and disaster recovery strategies; participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for SEV1 incidents

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC