Mainframe Systems Administrator

Auto-Owners Insurance • Lansing, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs. We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, this specific role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week. Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a mainframe systems administrator. The ideal candidate would have experience with z/OS systems software installation, maintenance and administration with experience in the role of team leader or project coordinator.

Requirements

• Experience with z/OS systems software installation, maintenance and administration.
• Experience in the role of team leader or project coordinator.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with people in a team environment.
• Ability to clearly articulate thoughts and ideas verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to work occasionally outside the normal business hours.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Coursework with emphasis in computer science techniques is also preferred.
• Experience in CICS installation/administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defining and programming software routines using established mainframe programming languages.
• Installing and/or maintaining vendor supplied software packages using SMP/E.
• Providing technical support to applications programming and other support areas in the use of systems software.
• Debugging problems where systems software may be involved.
• Changing operating system settings/options to support business needs and to optimize performance.
• Assisting in developing and recommending standards and best practices in the use of systems software.

Benefits

• Merit-based work-from-home program
• Structured training program
• Employee mentoring
• Competitive base salary
• Matched 401(k)
• Fully-funded pension plan
• Bonus programs
• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree