Mainframe SCM Admin

As a Mainframe SCM Admin, you will make an impact by strengthening and evolving our mainframe configuration management environment. By supporting and optimizing ChangeMan ZMF and Endevor, you will improve deployment reliability, reduce risk, and enable more efficient software delivery across critical systems. Your work will directly shape how applications are built, promoted, and maintained within a complex z/OS ecosystem. You will be a valued member of the Cloud Infrastructure and Security team and work collaboratively with the Senior Manager.

In this role, you will:

• Install, configure, and maintain ChangeMan ZMF and Endevor, including SMP/E upgrades for z/OS and ISV products

• Monitor system performance, started tasks, and library utilization to ensure a stable and highly available environment

• Define and maintain application libraries, component types, and compile/link procedures across environments

• Configure and manage promotion workflows, including development, test, and production stages, approvals, and deployments

• Manage full package lifecycle including CREATE, CAST, REVIEW, EXECUTE, and COMMIT, ensuring audit compliance and successful promotions

• Diagnose and resolve compile, promotion, audit, dependency, and version inconsistency issues, including out-of-sync conditions

• Define and maintain Endevor inventory structures and processor groups (BUILD, TEST, MOVE, DELETE, MODIFY) and support code movement across stages

• Configure and maintain user access, security controls, and compliance within configuration management tools

• Customize and enhance environments using REXX, ISPF panels, and skeletons, while improving workflows through automation and CI/CD integration

• Support disaster recovery planning and execution and contribute to migration initiatives toward modern or alternative configuration management solutions

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in San Antonio, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

• 10+ years of experience with ChangeMan ZMF administration

• 10+ years of experience with Endevor administration

• Strong expertise in the z/OS mainframe environment

• Hands-on experience with SMP/E installations and maintenance

• Proficiency in JCL

• Deep understanding of software lifecycle management within mainframe SCM tools

• Strong troubleshooting experience across compile, deployment, audit, and package management issues

These will help you stand out

• Experience with z/OSMF

• Exposure to CI/CD integration within mainframe environments

• Experience with REXX, ISPF customization, and automation

• Familiarity with migration from legacy tools to Git-based or modern platforms

• Understanding of enterprise release management or DevOps practices

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed.

The annual salary for this position is between $99,000 - $115,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

*Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions