Job Title: Mainframe Systems Engineer

Location: Plano TX

Interview: Video Interview

Description:

The Mainframe Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, optimization, and modernization of our mainframe systems. This role requires expertise in z/OS upgrades, network management (printers, TLS, mail), automation (REXX, tools), storage solutions (Hitachi & VTS), and hardware uplift. Additionally, the engineer will lead service improvement, best practice implementation, software rationalization, Broadcom elimination efforts, and mainframe modernization solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform z/OS upgrades to maintain system stability and compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical showstoppers during datacenter migration and z/OS operations.
• Automate system processes using REXX and mainframe tools to improve efficiency.
• Manage network infrastructure, including printers, TLS, and mail services.
• Oversee storage solutions for Hitachi & Virtual Tape Storage (VTS).
• Collaborate with vendors on software licensing, hardware uplift, and modernization initiatives.
• Drive software rationalization, reducing redundancy and optimizing costs.
• Lead Broadcom elimination project, ensuring transition to more effective solutions.
• Engage in Severity 1 & 2 incident resolution, providing technical expertise for critical issues.
• Implement service improvement strategies and standardization efforts for operational excellence.
• Ensure SOX compliance, maintaining strict regulatory adherence and documentation.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 15+ years experience in mainframe architecture, including z/OS upgrades and hardware uplift
• 5+ years experience designing scalable, secure enterprise systems
• Hands-on development/programming experience in COBOL, DB2, IMS, MQ, RACF, and CICS
• Expertise in automation (REXX, tools) and service optimization
• Familiarity with cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Hitachi & VTS storage solutions
• Experience in Broadcom elimination and cost optimization projects
• Expertise in legacy system modernization approaches ("7 Rs")
• Cloud-based mainframe modernization strategies