[Hiring] IBM Mainframe Systems Engineer @DMS Vision

Role Description

We are looking for a highly skilled IBM Mainframe Systems Engineer to join a leading grocery retailer in the Southeast! The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of IBM z/OS environments and will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and migrating the mainframe system. This role requires a subject matter expert in IBM Mainframe technology and will have direct impact on strategy and execution of projects. If you are looking for an opportunity to challenge yourself in a high visibility role within a growing organization, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain IBM z/OS mainframe systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Design and implement system upgrades, patches, and enhancements.
• Perform installation, maintenance, and upgrades for system software and ISV software.
• Maintain and support virtual tape backup systems and libraries.
• Provide troubleshooting, training, and technical support for all users and projects of the organization.
• Resolve issues other tiers of support have escalated/transferred.
• Responsible for the configuration and readiness of the disaster recovery mainframe site, including immutable storage systems.
• Participate and perform tasks in disaster recovery exercises.
• Ensure compliance with server, network, security, and engineering standards and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Extensive subject matter expertise and team lead experience with IBM z/OS mainframe and related tools/products including LPAR configuration, MQ Series, DB2 COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS, and mainframe ISV software.
• Experience with IBM's file structure(s): (i.e. HFS, ZFS, and PDS's), TSO, and DFSMS.
• Experience with IBM DS89xx disk subsystems including day to day operations, replication, flash copies, and immutable staging using tools like Copy Service Manager (CSM) and others.
• Experience with networking technologies that support the mainframe, i.e. Ethernet, FICON etc.
• Experience with z/OS virtualization including zLinux installation and maintenance.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to stay focused on completing tasks and meeting goals within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with various backup solutions and strategies.
• Ability to communicate applicable technical subject matter expertise to management and others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer science, or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN/Firewall/VPN technologies.