Senior System Engineer (IBM Mainframe)
About The Position
TISTA Science and Technology is seeking a Senior System Engineer to join its growing team. The position supports IBM mainframe environments, including IBM z/OS, and involves system installation, configuration, maintenance, software product management, troubleshooting, storage management, and collaboration with application teams, operations, and vendors. The role is remote in the USA and works Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM CST. Participation in an on-call rotation and support during after-hours maintenance windows may be required. Candidates must be able to pass a Tier 4/HIGH Background Investigation.
Requirements
- Strong experience with IBM z/OS internals and system components.
- Strong experience with SMP/E for software installation and maintenance.
- Strong experience with JCL, REXX, SAS, COBOL, SMP/E, and TSO/ISPF.
- Strong experience with BMC MAINVIEW, CMF, and BMC AmiOps automation.
- Strong experience with Phoenix EJES.
- Strong experience with Innovation FDR, DSF, FDREPORT, and IAM.
- Strong experience with Chicago Soft QwickRef.
- Knowledge of system utilities such as IEBCOPY, IDCAMS, and IEBGENER.
- Experience with system IPLs, dump analysis, and problem determination.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, another engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent, plus 10 years of experience; alternatively, 10 years of additional relevant experience may substitute for education.
- Ability to pass a Tier 4/HIGH Background Investigation.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with additional IBM subsystems such as CICS.
- Familiarity with automation and scheduling tools.
- Knowledge of disaster recovery and high availability configurations.
- Experience with mainframe performance tuning and capacity planning.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain IBM mainframe operating systems, including IBM z/OS.
- Install, upgrade, and maintain independent software vendor products using tools such as SMP/E.
- Customize system parameters, libraries, and subsystems to meet organizational requirements.
- Apply maintenance, including PTFs and APARs, and plan and execute system IPLs.
- Troubleshoot system issues, analyze dumps, and resolve software-related problems.
- Support storage management processes, including DASD, SMS, and DFSMS.
- Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and changes.
- Collaborate with application teams, operations, and vendors to resolve problems and implement enhancements.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and provide support during after-hours maintenance windows.
- Provide after-hours support for system maintenance and upgrades when needed.
Benefits
- Above-industry healthcare benefits
- Remote working options
- Paid time off
- Training and certification opportunities
- Healthcare Savings Account
- Flexible Savings Account
- Paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Professional development reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid holidays
- Military leave
- Certain positions may be eligible for bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
