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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Mainframe Platform Engineer - CICS, MQ & zCEE - **Company:** Huntington National Bank - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $93,000.0 - $189,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Customer Information Control System (CICS), IBM DB2, IBM Parallel Sysplex, Rexx (Programming Language), IBM System Z, Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF), Mainframes, Performance Tuning, IBM Resource Access Control Facility, TCP/IP, Z/OS, System Availability - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gkpoyp ## About the Role The z/OS Platform CICS, MQ & zCEE Lead candidate must have extensive experience in performance management architecture, implementation, and management for a mission critical large mainframe systems environment. Required areas of experience include z/OS engineering, WLM (Workload Manager), CF, SMF Processing, DASD, Hardware configuration, Channels, IPL processes, CICS, zCEE, MQ, Parallel Sysplex, CICSPLEX, z/OS Networking, z/OS Performance Tuning, and Capacity Planning tools. Expertise in ICF/zIIP capacity and tuning, WLM configuration and troubleshooting, and z/OS engineering. In addition, candidate must have a proven history of platform road map development, project management skills, and executive level communication in these areas. Previous experience performing a z/OS CICS, MQ & zCEE lead role required. The candidate must be able to prioritize and complete work on time in an ever-changing and complex environment. Mentoring required with the wider team, mentoring skills and experience are necessary. The ability to read CICS dumps & traces considered a plus., + Bachelor's degree or 4+ additional years of equivalent experience. + 7+ years of professional experience in z/OS / CICS, MQ or zCEE engineering. + 3+ years in a lead role, or Project Management (roadmapping), or developing KPIs for delivery. Preferred Qualifications: + Expert knowledge of systems z including DB2 for z/OS, CICS for z/OS, zCEE for z/OS, & MQ for z/OS along with mainframe related tools such as BMC Mainview, IBM -CICS Interdependency Analyzer, IBM -CICS Performance analyzer, SMPE, ISPF, SMS, SMF, GDPS. + Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively interface and partner with all levels of the organization. + Maintain "State of the Art' knowledge of best practices in systems capacity, Security, administration, performance, high availability, metrics, and business continuity specifically for all systems z including DB2 for z/OS, CICS for z/OS or MQ for z/OS. + Comprehensive knowledge of CICS Security (Keyring Certificates, TLS, Resource access & RACF) + Proficient in SRE concepts and automation + Proven experience in creating the roadmap, processes, best practices, standards, and strategies for continuous improvement of monitoring, performance, resiliency, availability, and scalability of zCEE, CICS and MQ on system z. + Experience as a technical lead, driving technical direction, owning the portfolio of technology, and growing the larger team. + REXX experience ## Description + Responsible for the overall health, security, resiliency, and performance of System z CICS for z/OS, MQ for z/OS, and z/OS zCEE across multiple Sysplexes and CECS + Responsible for the z/OS networking for CICS, MQ and zCEE connectivity requirements (TCPIP, LU6.2, Sockets, EXCI, ETC.) + Manage overall platform documentation, reports including all KPIs, charts, end-to-end workflow diagrams of all system z software zCEE, CICS and MQ. + Develop and present z/OS zCEE, CICS and MQ, HA (SYSPLEX/CICSPLEX roadmaps + Lead problem troubleshooting efforts and root cause analyses of all P1 & P2 System z zCEE, CICS and MQ related incidents. + Develop, document, and deliver pre- and post-implementation analysis of System z tech refreshes and application releases. + Eliminate reoccurring issues and drive down mean time to recovery. + Provide technical direction and education to programmers, analysts, and technical support associates. + Prototypes the new features, functions, and strategies of new application subsystems technology. + Candidate must be motivated and assertive while possessing the ability to oversee and prioritize multiple tasks in a team environment. + Coordinates with programming application users to determine symptoms and ensure accurate problem resolution. ## Related Videos - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Debunking the Top 10 Myths about Web 3](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/634-debunking-the-top-10-myths-about-web-3) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges)