[Hiring] Principal Conversion Specialist @Rocket Companies

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Principal Conversion Specialist to join our Conversion Engineering team. This role supports complex IBM Z security conversion and migration engagements and works directly with customers and internal teams to:

• Analyze environments
• Execute conversions
• Troubleshoot issues
• Maintain and enhance our conversion tooling

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in at least one major Enterprise Security Manager (ESM), strong IBM z/OS experience, and hands-on REXX development skills. Expertise across all ESMs is not required. The right candidate will have the technical foundation and willingness to learn additional ESMs, tools, and conversion processes.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant IBM Z/mainframe experience
• 10+ years of hands-on administration experience with at least one ESM:
• IBM RACF
• Broadcom ACF2
• Broadcom Top Secret (TSS)
• Strong working knowledge of IBM z/OS
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• TSO/ISPF
• JCL
• SDSF
• Mainframe datasets and file manipulation
• Troubleshooting failed jobs and interpreting job output
• Strong hands-on REXX programming experience
• Ability to read, troubleshoot, modify, maintain, and develop REXX code
• Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical/problem-solving skills
• Experience diagnosing issues in complex mainframe environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with both customers and internal technical teams
• Ability and willingness to learn additional ESMs, conversion tools, and technologies

Requirements

• IBM High Level Assembler (HLASM) knowledge is a plus
• Previous ESM migration or conversion experience
• Experience developing or maintaining mainframe conversion or migration utilities
• Experience supporting customer-facing IBM Z projects
• Experience analyzing security definitions, identities, permissions, resource rules, and access controls
• Experience with additional programming or scripting languages
• Familiarity with automated testing and modern software engineering practices
• Experience using Git for source control and change management
• Experience using Bitbucket or similar source-code management platforms
• Experience with branching, pull requests, peer/code reviews, and version control practices
• Experience using Jira for work management, defect tracking, backlog management, and documenting engineering activities
• Understanding of secure development practices, particularly when working with security products, customer data, and customer environments
• Ability to research and evaluate industry and engineering best practices, including recommendations generated through AI-assisted tools, and independently validate them before implementation
• Ability to use AI-assisted development tools responsibly for:
• Code analysis and troubleshooting
• Technical research
• Documentation
• Identifying potential solutions and approaches
• Improving engineering productivity

Benefits

• Unlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time
• Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents
• Life and disability coverage
• Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions
• Monthly student debt benefit program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities
• Leadership and skills training opportunities