Mainframe Platform Engineer

The Technology
United States
21 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Customer Information Control System (CICS) IBM DB2 IBM Mainframe Mainframes IBM Resource Access Control Facility SQL Databases Virtual Storage Access Methods Extensible Markup Language (XML) Z/OS Tso/ispf

Job description

The Mainframe engineer s (SysProg) responsibilities include: Technical Lead for Mainframe Platform (z/OS, Dell Storage, IMS, DB2, RACF, CA JobTrac) to govern operations, changes and sustainability upgrade projects. Accountable for governance and oversight on contractual SLAs and key metrics. Perform technical review, validation, coordination and compliance assurance for Vendor Managed and business requested Mainframe infrastructure changes (maintenance and sustainability upgrades) Execute risk management controls, Baseline Security Compliance activities and audit support, involving technical review and execution of z/OS, IMS, DB2 and zSecure subsystems, involving RACF security. Work as client side - technical SME for Mainframe infrastructure subsystems, to hold Managed Service Provider accountable to deliver on the changes and contracted services Requires detailed knowledge of z/OS, IMS and DB2 subsystems and RACF security services Flexibility for unscheduled engagement to lead & drive major incident resolutions & planned after-hour releases. Perform root cause analysis with corrective and preventive measures. Communicates and Influences effectively.

Your Impact: Identifies technical risks to planned system upgrades and works toward implementing mitigations to those risks. Reviews completion and implementation of system upgrades and/or enhancements and makes recommendations to management on opportunities for improvement. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system problems.

Requirements

5+ years of hands on experience in mainframe infrastructure engineering Knowledge of z/OS architectures and z/OS internals Knowledge of the zSecure tool and its is own language, Carla, for customization a plus Knowledge of mainframe security and RACF Knowledge of mainframe security related to supporting audits & findings in reference to BSCs, key managements a plus Knowledge of IBM Mainframe System - , CICS, SQL, z/OS, DB2, IMS, VSAM, XML, TSO/ISPF, zconnect

Keys to Success in this Role: Proactive and ability to think creatively and execute in a manner that respects and meets appropriate internal controls. Very strong attention to detail, ability to execute process, and follow through on tasks, with significant organizational, project and program management skills. Excellent communications skills, including comfort interacting with internal management and external stakeholders.

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