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# Intermediate Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, COBOL (Programming Language), Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Job Control Language (JCL), Rexx (Programming Language), Mainframes, SAS (Software), Software Engineering, Tso/ispf, System Availability, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a5485b28-2a54-4fd0-ac29-473ef0b6e140

## About the Role

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supporting mainframe environments, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across technical teams., * 4-7 years of experience in a mainframe systems support role

 * Working knowledge of IBM zOS mainframe systems
 * Experience with JCL, TSO/ISPF, and SDSF
 * Familiarity with BMC Control-D output management tools
 * Basic to intermediate programming experience with languages such as REXX, COBOL, Assembler, or SAS
 * Understanding of IT infrastructure concepts and system administration practices
 * Knowledge of disaster recovery and testing procedures
 * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 * Strong attention to detail and ability to follow testing and implementation procedures
 * Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience supporting enterprise-scale mainframe environments
 * Experience installing and maintaining third-party mainframe software
 * Experience working in highly regulated or mission-critical environments

## Description

We are seeking an Intermediate Systems Engineer - zOS Mainframe to support and maintain a large-scale mainframe environment. This role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and support of zOS mainframe systems and related software, including the BMC Control-D output management platform., * Support and maintain zOS mainframe systems in a sysplex environment

 * Monitor system performance and proactively identify improvement opportunities
 * Troubleshoot and resolve system and software issues through root cause analysis
 * Support the BMC Control-D output management environment
 * Install, test, maintain, and document mainframe software and software updates
 * Work with vendors to diagnose issues and implement solutions
 * Participate in on-call support and respond to production incidents
 * Support disaster recovery testing and business continuity initiatives
 * Assist with infrastructure and business-driven projects
 * Recommend and implement improvements to increase system availability and operational efficiency