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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Mainframe Platform Engineer - **Company:** Huntington Bancshares - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $93,000.0 - $189,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Customer Information Control System (CICS), Configuration Management, Computer Programming, IBM DB2, Document Management Systems, Middleware, IBM Parallel Sysplex, Rexx (Programming Language), IBM System Z, Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF), Mainframes, Performance Tuning, IBM Resource Access Control Facility, Short Message Service, TCP/IP, Z/OS, Transport Layer Security, System Availability, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-mainframe-platform-engineer-cics-mq-zcee-austin-tx--e3e6012a-83de-42c6-9419-e9ab3979ef03 ## 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, Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration., Automation, Best Practices, Capacity and Performance Management, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Continuous Improvement, Document Management, Establish Priorities, Hardware Configuration Management, High Availability, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), IBM DB2, IBM Product Family, IBM Rexx Programming Language, IBM Sysplex, IBM TSO/ISPF, IBM z-OS Operating System, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Mainframe Computer, Mainframe Operating System, Messaging Middleware, Metrics, Multitasking, On Call, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, RACF (Resource Access Control Facility), Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Root Cause Analysis, SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Short Messaging Service (SMS), Standards Strategy, Statement of Work (SOW), Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Testing, Time Management, Work From Home, Writing Skills ## 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. * Provides 24x7 on call support within a team rotation. ## 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) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Debunking the Top 10 Myths about Web 3](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/634-debunking-the-top-10-myths-about-web-3) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)