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Mainframe Systems Engineer (z/OS & Networking)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field and six (6) years of mainframe infrastructure experience
  • Or High School Diploma or GED with ten (10) years of experience in mainframe infrastructure
  • Experience in installation and support of Mainframe system products including ZOS, CICS, MQ, DB2, Storage
  • Experience in problem determination and disaster recovery

Responsibilities

  • Evaluates system specifications and working parameters for compatibility
  • Troubleshoots and resolves complex technical issues related to mainframe systems
  • Administers, configures, and maintains mainframe systems
  • Develops and implements backup and disaster recovery strategies

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Problem Solving
  • Collaboration

About the company

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Conexess Group

Staffing & Recruiting

Conexess Group is a staffing and consulting solutions provider that combines the technology you need with relationships you can trust. We understand that one size never fits all, which is why we work with our clients to develop specialized solutions that fit their organizations, coupled with responsive service that ensures we get the job done right. By getting to know our clients on a deeply personal level, we unlock the potential of our elite technical knowledge and talent network, granting access to game-changing consultants and concierge-level service. And our 80 years of combined experience enables us to attract only the best specialized talent, whom we always treat with the utmost respect and professionalism. In fact, many of our consultants have come to view Conexess as a career counselor, providing constant updates on the latest opportunities. Our culture and values reflect our innovative approach toward attracting and retaining the most talented experts and producing consistent results for our Fortune 500 and mid-cap clients. Known for our technological leadership and entrepreneurial passion, our firm has been delivering value to our clients by providing solutions to their most complex challenges. Whether you’re in need of specialized talent or a boost to your career, we look forward to working with you. Specialties: IT Staff Augmentation | ERP Consulting Solutions | Accounting & Finance Recruitment

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Mainframe Systems Engineer (z/OS & Networking)

Location – 100% Remote – ability for hybrid in specific locations

Terms – Direct Hire / Permanent

Job Description:
The Mainframe Systems Engineer installs and maintains mainframe operating systems ensuring the stability, performance and security of our mainframe environment while driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Evaluates system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility
  • Troubleshoots and resolves complex technical issues related to mainframe systems and applications
  • Administers, configures, and maintains mainframe systems, including hardware, operating systems, and software components
  • Maintains operational effectiveness and efficiency by monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting mainframe operating systems
  • Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
  • Maintains installation records by documenting system configurations, procedures, and best practices
  • Resolves problems by determining cause, providing technical assistance to applications and other support staff
  • Develops and implements backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity
  • Covers on call 24x7 on a rotating basis for problem resolution and SEV1 incidents
  • Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field and six (6) years of mainframe infrastructure technical software and hardware analysis, programming, and installation experience
  • Or High School Diploma or GED with ten (10) years of experience of mainframe infrastructure technical software and hardware analysis, programming, and installation
  • Experience in installation and support of Mainframe system products including ZOS, CICS, MQ, DB2, Storage, Automation, ZLINUX or Networking
  • Experience in problem determination, installation and support of mainframe products, disaster recovery experience and knowledge, and performance and tuning experience
  • Experience in opening, managing, solving, and closing problems with vendor support centers

Skills and Competencies
  • Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
  • Ability to work in a team environment when applicable
  • Ability to work under limited guidance
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Excellent problem solving and trouble shooting skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities
  • Strong understanding of mainframe hardware
  • Basic Networking Knowledge
    • TCPIP
      • IP V4 addressing, subnetting, utilities like traceroute, ping, etc.
      • Routing protocols (OSPF and static routes in our case)
      • Content delivery, load balancers
      • DNS basic knowledge: forward/reverse lookup, resolvers, DNS caching/time to live
      • FTP/FTPS/SFTP/SSH
    • VTAM
      • Basic configuration: Major nodes, application definitions, Enterprise Extender
    • Basic Unix knowledge
      • File structure
      • Basic commands: ls, cd, chmod, etc.
  • Basic z/OS knowledge
    • TSO, ISPF,JCL, job submission, etc.
  • Security
    • TLS sessions
    • Certificate chains, keyrings
  • Nice to have:
    • z/OS policy agent (PAGENT)
    • ZOSMF network configuration assistant
    • Managed file transfer applications such as Connect Direct
    • Mainframe print delivery (Infoprint)
    • Hypersockets and Shared Memory communication
    • Service Now experience

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